GFG 2025 MegaPost

Vegan Festival

The Vegan Festival is Green Peas’ annual flagship event that aims to introduce the NTU community to a wide variety of vegan foods and products. In February 2025, we successfully invited six vegan vendors to set up individual booths in NTU during our one-day event, including Greenday, FPDelights, Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes, Yes Natural, Veggie-An, and Bamboo Straw Girl. These vendors offered their products at discounted prices and provided free samples for the NTU community to try.

Fig 1. Participant interacting with vendors.

The festival encourages the NTU community to reduce meat and animal product consumption by highlighting the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It also aims to challenge the misconception that vegan food is less tasty and raise awareness of available vegan and sustainable products.

With a diverse range of offerings, including plant-based snacks, bakeries, and zero-waste products, the Vegan Festival not only made vegan options more accessible through special discounts but also fostered meaningful interactions between students, staff, and local vegan businesses. These connections play a valuable role in promoting veganism and deepening understanding of the values behind each product.

Fig 2. Participants visiting the booths.
Fig 3. Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes with their booth.
Fig 4. FPDelights with their booth.

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Local Community Engagement Programme (LCEP)

The Local Community Engagement Programme (LCEP) is an Earthlink initiative that connects NTU students with the wider community through meaningful, sustainability-focused outreach projects. As part of AY24/25, NTU Earthlink collaborated with the Asian School of the Environment Club (ASEC), Welfare Services Club (WSC) Volunteer Movement (VM), Fei Yue SG Cares Centre, and City Sprouts (West Coast) to engage children aged 7–12 in a meaningful environmental education day.

This event aimed to raise awareness about the environment and sustainability among the children through fun and meaningful hands-on activities. Children took part in two simple science experiments focused on deforestation and greenhouse effect. These interactive activities helped children understand important environmental issues such as soil erosion and climate change through interactive learning. A fun quiz and visual aids enhanced understanding.

Fig 1. Volunteers engage children about the environment.
Fig 2. Participants joining an urban farm tour.
Fig 3. Volunteers from Earthlink CE, VM and ASEC

City Sprouts led a guided urban farm tour, where the children learned about composting, sustainable farming, greenhouse gas effects and sustainable dome structures. The experience encouraged curiosity and offered real-world insights into green practices.

By the end of the event, these young minds left with new knowledge and a greater sense of environmental responsibility.

National Sustainable Campus Challenge (NSCC)

The National Sustainable Campus Challenge (NSCC) is Earthlink NTU’s flagship case competition, led by the Sustainable Finance portfolio. Since its inception, NSCC has served as a platform for students across Singapore to collaboratively tackle real-world sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary solutions.

Participants are challenged to think critically and creatively about sustainable finance, proposing solutions that range from reimagining campus operations to designing innovative financing models for sustainability initiatives. The competition encourages forward-thinking approaches that bridge environmental responsibility with financial viability.

This year, 2025, marks a key milestone for NSCC as it began its collaboration with Bank of Singapore, enhancing the competition’s industry relevance and outreach. With the support of such partners, NSCC continues to grow as a meaningful avenue for students to engage with sustainability challenges at the intersection of policy, business and community impact.

More than just a competition, NSCC inspires youth to contribute actionable solutions to sustainability issues facing campuses and beyond by empowering the next generation of changemakers in the green economy. 

Clothes Donation & Thrift Shop

Green Threads 2025: One Day, One Rack, Plenty of Impact

Earlier this semester, Earthlink ran Green Threads, a clothes donation and thrift pop-up that took place on February 11th at the Green Patch outside SAC. Leading up to it, we had an open donation drive from Feb 3rd to 10th, where students could drop off pre-loved clothes 24/7. It was simple in concept — collect clothes, give them a second chance, and make sustainability feel a little more accessible for everyone on campus.

By the end of the event, we had collected 102 items, sold 40, and donated the rest to Cloop, an organisation that specialises in clothing recycling and upcycling. We also raised $72, which will go toward supporting other Earthlink initiatives. We heard from quite a few people that they appreciated how affordable the pieces were and that it felt good to be part of something sustainable, even if it was just picking up a shirt or donating a dress they hadn’t worn in a while.

Of course, it wasn’t perfect. The thrift shop ran for just one day, and some students mentioned they didn’t get to drop by because of class. Others said they would’ve liked clearer pricing or a more curated layout. These are things we’ll work on in future editions.

That said, the event still showed us something important: people on campus care. Whether it was donating clothes, shopping secondhand, or just stopping by to ask questions, the interest was real. It reminded us that small things like this really can make a difference. We’re excited to keep this going, and we’d love to see the next team build on it. Maybe a longer thrift period? Maybe some workshops or talks on sustainable fashion? Who knows — but one thing’s for sure, it’s worth continuing.

Thanks to everyone who donated, shopped, helped out, or simply supported from afar. See you at the next Earthlink event — and in the meantime, keep the green habits going.

Fig 1. Participants browsing donated shirts.

NTU Biodiversity Week Festival (NBW)

Held from 10 March to 15 March 2025, NTU Biodiversity Week (NBW) is a university-wide event that is a part of Green for Good (GFG) 2025. It is Earthlink NTU’s annual flagship award-winning event. NBW aims to spread awareness and inspire action for wildlife conservation and animal welfare amongst members of the NTU community. 

This year, our theme for NBW was “Enhancing Singapore Biodiversity through Conservation”, focusing on education and raising awareness on conservation of Singapore Biodiversity. Through immersive exhibitions, experiential booths, and nature walks, NBW 2025 empowered students and staff to discover the living stories of our campus and to reflect on how we can better coexist with wildlife in an urban environment.

Table 1. Programme Outline of NBW Festival

1.0 NBW Snap Challenge

Participants explored NTU’s campus to photograph specific wildlife or ecosystems and shared their finds on Instagram using a dedicated hashtag. This interactive challenge raised biodiversity awareness and encouraged the community to engage with nature through fun exploration.

 

2.0 NBW Unmanned Exhibition Panels

Fig 1. Exhibition Panels Placed In Front of North Spine Prime Supermarket and AIA Canopy

The exhibition panels showcased efforts by external organisations and NTU clubs supporting biodiversity and animal welfare, while educating the NTU community on wildlife encounters and ways to contribute to conservation.

3.0 NBW Festival Booths

Fig 2. NBW Booths at AIA Canopy
Fig 3. Earthlink Nature Guiding
Fig 4. Bird Society of Singapore
Fig 5. Mandai Nature
Fig 6. NTU Scuba Diving Club

Booths were organised by Earthlink committees and various biodiversity partners, featuring carnival-style games with a biodiversity twist to engage the NTU community in fun and educational activities.

4.0 AdveNTUre Walk

The AdveNTUre Walk, led by Earthlink Nature Guiding, took participants on a nature walk at NTU Blue Track tto discover NTU’s diverse flora and fauna, enhanced by specimen presentations for deeper learning.

Fig 7. Nature Walk Group 1
Fig 8. Nature Walk Group 2
Fig 9. Nature Walk Group 3
Fig 10. Insect Specimen Sharing Session

5.0 Tree Planting

At NTU Learning Vision, participants engaged in hands-on tree-planting to better understand reforestation challenges and appreciate NTU’s natural environment. Through NTreeU’s sharings, they also gained knowledge about plant and animal species and ecosystem interactions. The event involved 35 people — 25 from the NTU community and 10 facilitators from Earthlink and NTreeU.

GradImpact Career Fair 

The GradImpact Career Fair, held in March 2025, was a vibrant collaboration between NTU Earthlink and GTI Media, connecting students with career opportunities that focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. As environmental concerns become more urgent, industries are rapidly shifting towards sustainable practices, creating exciting new job opportunities.

Fig 1. Photo of participants in GradImpact
Fig 2. A student visiting an employer booth

We were thrilled to present our participating companies: FORT Financial, Singapore Food Agency, Aurora Energy Research, SCDF, and the Singapore Police Force. This gave students an invaluable chance to network with potential employers and gain insights into the diverse roles available in the green sector.

Beyond company interactions, students also benefited from resume clinics, where experts offered personalized advice to help them improve their job application materials. To make the event even more engaging, we included interactive booths with fun games and offered a cash giveaway of up to $700! We also proudly featured booths for local creators and small businesses, adding to the vibrant event.

Fig 3. A student visiting the resume clinics
Fig 4. A participant playing ddakji game

Overall, the GradImpact Career Fair was a significant step in empowering students to explore and pursue careers that contribute to a more sustainable future. We believe that we’re not just helping individuals find jobs, but also fostering the next generation of green leaders.

Vegan Cooking Workshop 

In the first half of 2025, we held two vegan cooking workshops at NTU, led by Residential Education chef Priscill, where participants learned to prepare Vegan Protein Power Wrap and Vegan Muffins. The aim was to promote veganism by highlighting its health and environmental benefits through hands-on experience.

Fig 1. Group photo of Chef Priscill and participants. 

Guided by chef Priscill, in the first workshop participants learned how to create a satisfying, easy-to-make wrap for a quick lunch or snack. In the second workshop, participants prepared vegan muffins from scratch while also learning how to replace dairy products with plant-based alternatives. Besides that, a tasting segment at the end of each workshop allowed participants to enjoy their creations and bring portions home to share.

Fig 2. Participants making vegan wrap together.
Fig 3. Participants enjoying the wraps made by themselves.
Fig 5. Participants making muffins together.  
Fig 6. Participants with their muffins.

These cooking sessions focused on building confidence, showing that everyday ingredients can be turned into nutritious, flavourful plant-based meals with simple techniques. Along the way, we aim to address common misconceptions that vegan cooking is difficult or less tasty, demonstrating that it can be accessible and especially helpful for hall residents exploring more sustainable eating habits.

Fig 4. Chef Priscill demonstrating the steps to make the muffins.   

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DIY Microgreen Workshop 

While Singapore is known for its highly developed economy, it still imports over 90% of its food. This heavy reliance on external sources makes the nation particularly vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. With limited land and a densely urbanised landscape, compact and self-sufficient farming methods are becoming increasingly important to enhance food security, especially in cities like Singapore.

In response to this need, Earthlink NTU’s Gardening hosted the DIY Microgreens Workshop on 19 March 2025, in collaboration with local urban farm Urban Green Dot. The aim was to equip students with both knowledge and hands-on skills to grow their own food even without access to land.

The session began with an engaging talk by a local urban farmer who runs a commercial farm in Singapore. The speaker introduced the concept of urban agriculture and highlighted the role of microgreens in strengthening food resilience.

Figure 1. The facilitator from Urban Green Dot gave a presentation.
Fig 1. The facilitator from Urban Green Dot gave a presentation.

So, what are microgreens? They are the young, edible seedlings of vegetables and herbs such as radish, broccoli, or mustard greens, harvested just seven to fourteen days after germination. Although small, they pack a punch because research shows microgreens can contain up to forty times more nutrients than their mature counterparts. In addition, they are space-efficient, grow quickly, and use 90% less water than traditional soil-based farming methods, making them ideal for places like NTU residence halls.

Fig 2. Live demonstration of the microgreens.
Fig 3. Participants sampled freshly grown broccoli microgreens.

Following the talk, participants took part in a live demonstration and hands-on session using a microgreens starter kit provided by the organisers. Each kit included a spray bottle for gentle watering, coco fibre mats, which are a clean, soil-free growing medium, seed packets for two full growing cycles, and a printed guide with step-by-step visual instructions.

Fig 4. Microgreens Kit provided
Fig 5. With the kits provided, participants placed the coco mats, sprinkled the seeds, and set up their trays to grow microgreens.

Participants learned the essentials of planting, watering, managing light, and troubleshooting common issues such as mould or overwatering. The hands-on experience made it clear that growing your own food can be simple, fun, and surprisingly doable even in a dorm room.

Fig 6. A group wefie marked the end of the workshop.

The workshop ended with a question-and-answer session and a group photo. Participants left with a newfound perspective on sustainable living and indoor agriculture. What started as a simple workshop may be the beginning of something bigger.

We hope the seeds planted during this event will take root not only in trays but across the entire campus community.