Singapore may be known as a bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers and high-end shopping centers. But beneath its urban exterior lies a growing movement towards sustainability. From eco-friendly hotels to farm-to-table restaurants, local brands are spearheading efforts to make Singapore a greener and more sustainable city.
For 2023, five local brands are leading the charge towards a more sustainable future. Discover how these brands are incorporating sustainable practices into their business models, and what you can do to support their efforts.
1. Sustainable dining at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Among all the high-end hotels in Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts stands out for its use of natural and organic elements in their interior design. However, their focus on aesthetics is not solely for appearance. They have consistently prioritised sustainable practices in their hospitality services, which promotes a reconnection with the environment.
Visit their Urban Farm, housing a plethora of herbs and vegetables that can be enjoyed at Peppermint, PARKROYAL COLLECTION’s all-day dining restaurant. Peppermint provides you the opportunity to enjoy delicious global flavours in a farm-to-table cuisine. Peppermint has recently updated their menu to feature sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, with many of them coming from the adjacent Urban Farm. For instance, the Urban Farm Salad ($16) that features a mix of greens tossed in a tangy citrus dressing, and the Sustainable Barramundi ($28), pan-seared and served with dill oil, cauliflower “rice”, honey soy glaze, and citrus cream sauce.
Click here to learn more about our experience at PARKROYAL COLLECTION’s newest Eco-Wellness programme.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Location: 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594
2. Project Green at Plaza Singapura
CapitaLand’s signature sustainability festival, Let’s Get Down to Earth, returns with the Project Green showcase.
This year’s event takes place from 24 March to 7 May at three CapitaLand malls, including Plaza Singapura. The event aims to promote sustainable habits and features a diverse range of green activities from participating brands such as MUJI, The Body Shop, UNIQLO, and Frucci.
Visitors can participate in workshops such as FloralElf’s Preserved Floral Workshop, and MUJI’s Upcycle Fabric Coaster Workshop. In addition, visitors can enjoy additional perks and deals at participating stores.
The showcase is split into weekly themes such as food, fashion, and lifestyle. Highlights include DMK’s sustainable fashion workshop, UNIQLO’s demonstration of BLUE CYCLE JEANS, and August Society’s swimwear made of recycled materials.
Click here to learn more about the available workshops and freebies at this year’s Project Green showcase.
Location: 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6332 9248
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
3. City Square Mall
City Square Mall, Singapore’s first eco-mall, is celebrating Earth Hour 2023 with a series of activities aimed at advocating for greater environmental sustainability.
The mall is hosting an exclusive get-together featuring a variety of family activities such as a movie screening of Wall•E, quizzes on water conservation, and a live performance by final-year NAFA Diploma in Music students.
In addition, the mall is offering eco community initiatives to encourage visitors to play their part in helping the environment and the community. These include designated parking lots for green vehicles, e-waste recycling, and textile recycling drive with Greensquare, among others.
More information can be found on their website.
Location: 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539
Tel: +65 6595 6595
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
4. Eco-friendly Bamboo Charm by EZ-Link and Singapore Botanic Gardens
EZ-Link takes a step towards sustainability with the launch of its latest charm product — the EZ-Link x Singapore Botanic Gardens Bamboo Charm.
The charm is made predominantly from renewable materials and packaged in a recyclable kraft envelope instead of a plastic blister pack. It also features the seed of the Dipterocarpus Chartaceus, which is native to Singapore.
It is available for purchase for $18.9 at selected EZ-Link vending machines:
- Bugis Junction: Level 1 Bugis Shelter
- Bishan Junction 8 Shopping Centre: Level 1, next to Citibank ATM
- Westgate: Level 1, outside Sephora
- Tampines Mall: Level 2, next to Converse
- Compass One: Level 1, outside 7-Eleven
Just like the standard EZ-Link card, the bamboo charm can be used for contactless payment on public transport and over 4,500 retail merchants islandwide. Users can also add their charm to the EZ-Link app for additional features like auto top-up and EZ-Link Rewards.
As part of the launch, EZ-Link has made a $5,000 donation to support the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ research, conservation, education, and outreach efforts through the Give to the Gardens programme.
5. NEX
NEX has launched their latest sustainability campaign, “Green Living @ NEX”, that will run from now till 23 April to encourage eco-consciousness.
The campaign includes a textile donation drive with Cloop from 13 to 16 April, where shoppers can donate clean pre-loved textiles for reuse, upcycling, and recycling. Furthermore, when it comes to more long-term and consistent efforts, NEX has been actively implementing green initiatives such as using solar panels to generate energy, applying cool mist paint to reduce heat absorption, and installing a rainwater harvesting tank to conserve water.
But what’s in it for shoppers?
Shoppers who have spent a minimum of $50 during the weekdays can enjoy a free terrarium workshop (worth $33.9) at FittoniaMania. The workshop is limited to the first 150 redemptions. In addition, NEXreward members can also redeem points after shopping at selected green retail stores.
More information can be found on their website.
Location: Serangoon Central, 23, Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6416 6366
Opening hours: 10:30am-10:30pm
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