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Running Towards A Greener Future

Going green at your next marathon Over 50,000 runners will be taking part in this weekend’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2018,...

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Dec 5, 20183 min read

Mark your calendars for #SGGreenWeekend

Three big eco-events are happening this week! Learn more about conscious living and how we can work towards a sustainable future. What a...

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Oct 30, 20184 min read

5 Reasons to visit the Singapore Eco Film Festival 2018

SGEFF is back for the third year running and it will be held from 1st - 4th November at the ArtScience Museum 1. The first and only...

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Oct 26, 20183 min read

6 Community Pages to Join & Learn About Composting in Singapore

In layman's terms, composting can be seen as nature's way of recycling. But more specifically, it refers to the natural decomposition of...

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May 12, 20182 min read

5 Eco-Friendly Activities to do this March Holidays

Here are 5 eco-friendly things to do this week for a meaningful one-week break with your family and children! 1. Our Home, Their Home @...

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Mar 13, 20182 min read

5 reasons why you should be at UP Fest 2018

UP Fest 2018 will be happening this Saturday at Cairnhill CC from 3 - 7PM. Here are 5 reasons why you should be there: 1. Singapore’s...

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Mar 2, 20182 min read

UP Fest 2018

Join us at Singapore's first family upcycling festival! Jointly organised by Up & Away and Cairnhill CC & YEC, UP Fest aims to introduce...

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Feb 20, 20181 min read

Using Your Eco-enzyme

So your 3 month wait has come to an end and you're ready to use your new multipurpose cleaning detergent! Here's how you should use the...

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Feb 12, 20181 min read

Making Eco-Enzyme

Here's how you can make your very own cleaning detergent, without all the chemicals. Upcycle your fruit scraps and save money! The...

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Feb 12, 20183 min read

Interview with Triple Eyelid

Did you know that the amount of wood waste generated in 2016 (537,000 tonnes) was 43% more than the amount in 2015? Do not blink twice,...

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Feb 12, 20181 min read

Composting at Home

Composting in Singapore is possible and something that one should really consider! Photo Credits: JC Yau (Eco Green Living and Garbage...

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Feb 12, 20182 min read

Upcycling Promo Codes

Missed out on our previous upcycling workshops? Wanted to learn more about but never had the chance? Here's an opportunity for you and...

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Feb 7, 20182 min read

Interview with Sayang Hijau

You probably know what Sayang means, but have you heard of Sayang Hijau? Founded in 2017, it is a ground-up initiative that aims to...

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Jan 30, 20181 min read

Make Iron-On Patches

Do you have old & worn-out denim jeans or canvas bags? Learn how to turn those into cute iron-on patches! Here's what you'll need: 1. Old...

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Jan 20, 20181 min read

Making Shrinky Dink Keychains

Contrary to popular belief, not all plastics can be recycled in Singapore. Type 6 plastic, for example, can't be recycled! The triangle...

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Jan 18, 20181 min read

T-shirt Bags

Here’s a recap of the team’s experience of creating bags from old t-shirts! 23 December 2017 - The team met up with Supermums, a group of...

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Jan 11, 20181 min read

Community Outreach at Punggol East CC

Tis’ the season to be jolly - Here's a snapshot of the team introducing upcycling to the residents of Punggol East! On 16 December, 2017,...

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Dec 29, 20171 min read