A Chronicle of Our Collective Efforts
Green Nudge Reviews
November 3, 2020
9 mins
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Recently, our intern Vernice participated in PA PAssion WaVe’s “Rent-A-Craft, Pay-By-Trash” campaign (9 – 30 September 2020) which encouraged members of the public to rent a kayak or a standup paddle in exchange for the amount...
Green Nudge Reviews
May 21, 2021
8 min
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Gain a sneak-peek into Bill Gates' latest book "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster" as our volunteer contributor, Kah Heng, shares her thoughts briefly on the book and dives into a quick summary of Chapter 3.
Green Views
Mar 19, 2021
9 min
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Heard about the Resource Sustainability Act but not sure what it does and how it will enhance our nation’s sustainability efforts over the next few years? Our intern Audrey breaks it down and shares more about the Act.
Green Views
Mar 17, 2021
5 min
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Development or Conservation? This has been a huge dilemma for our island country. Recently, the plans for the development of Dover Forest has sparked much attention. What has made the public so against this development? Hear from our intern Yi Xuan and find out more when nature meets urban planning!
Behavioural Insights
Apr 5, 2019
2 mins
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What safety prompts and triggers have you noticed on roads while driving around the country? One of the most important road safety measures were implemented in the 1900s. Can you guess what it is? – Yes, it is the speed bump! Did you know that speed bumps, humps and rumble lines act as...
Green Views
May 8, 2020
7 mins
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Amidst more time at home and dosing off to video lectures due to the COVID19, our intern (Esther) has decided to spend some time to read up on the SG budget 2020 and share her thoughts about it. She has a special interest in Electric Vehicles so brace yourselves.
Green Views
February 19, 2020
6 mins
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Mention “World Economic Forum” and you are more likely to receive a blank stare from the man on the street on what it is or what it does. Actually, so did we. But we got interested in this year’s Annual Meeting because for the first time in its 50 years of running...
Green Nudge Reviews
Feb 16, 2020
10 min
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Many of us may have already known and switched to using bamboo toothbrushes in our everyday oral care routines - but have you heard of the latest zero-waste products such as toothpaste tablets and biodegradable silk floss? Read this review to find out more!
Green Nudge Reviews
December 3, 2020
9 mins
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This is a sponsored review for Ecobarsg’s solid bars, written by Clare, our marketing and communications associate. As a special treat this Christmas and New Year, Green Nudge and Ecobarsg is offering a 10% discount on all Ecobarsg products using the...
Green Views
May 15, 2020
4 mins
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Huanzhang joined Green Nudge in 2019 as an intern and shares his views on the topic of recycling. Why do we recycle? For many, it is believed to be the de facto solution to our environmental problems. In other cases, people do it to keep up with the rising trend of sustainable living. Recycling has been...
Green Views
December 11, 2020
6 min
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Since Circuit Breaker, there has been restrictions in the number of people that can gather together for a meal at our coffee shops, hawker centers and food court. There is a strange magic when one dines with our family and friends but that comes with dining...
Green Nudge Reviews
December 9, 2020
8 min
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A treat from us to you: This is a sponsored review for Crunch Cutlery written by Yi Xuan, our marketing and communications intern. For this merry season, Green Nudge and Crunch Cutlery has partnered up to offer a 10% discount off Crunch Cutlery’s edible...
Behind the Scenes
December 02, 2020
2 mins
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Interested to learn what goes on behind-the-scenes at Green Nudge? Here are some thoughts by Audrey who is on an internship with us through her school’s programme called ‘Quest’. Here is a short account of her weekly experiences during her last month...
Green Nudge Reviews
November 17, 2020
5 mins
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In current times where working from home is the norm, snack time… is any time! The proliferation of various snack brands from local supermarkets and fancy international brands has certainly provided a greater variety of snack offerings for the regular...
Behind the Scenes
November 13, 2020
4 mins
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Interested to learn what goes on behind-the-scenes at Green Nudge? Here are some thoughts by Audrey who is on an internship with us through her school’s programme called ‘Quest’. These are some of her weekly experiences...
Green Nudge Reviews
Aug 26, 2020
6 min
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With online games being the default game option for many people, offline games such as board games are starting to see a revival, with a variety of board games being introduced over the last few years. This particular game is one that we played and wanted...
Green Nudge Discoveries
Nov 6, 2019
1 mins
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I think one of the most unexpected takeaway so far for this programme was the visit to the African American History Museum. It brought a lot more context for me since I watched “12 Years A Slave” a couple of years ago, and weaved in the evolution of the Civil...
Green Nudge Discoveries
Oct 18, 2019
2 mins
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It’s been about five days since arriving in Washington, DC, and it’s been quite a different environment so far. Amongst which have been the cool weather, wide streets and friendly people.Yet the one sight that left me a deep impression was this recycling bin. Coupled with the briefings...
Behavioural Insights
Apr 19, 2019
1 mins
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Have you ever been ‘elbow-ed’ by one of your friends? Maybe it was to push you to answer a teacher’s question or to introduce yourself to a new person. That in itself is a form of nudge!These days, nudges come in different forms – even digitally! Given the digital...
Green Views
Mar 29, 2019
1 mins
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Ever forced yourself to sign up for a one-year gym membership to motivate yourself to exercise but found yourself attending less than 5 sessions a year?Sometimes, passive nudges such as providing and/or promoting a viable alternative at the time choice...
Green Events
March 14, 2019
4 mins
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In 2018, Green Nudge and Green Ambassadors made a last minute appearance at the Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society’s Race Against Cancer! Held on 22 Jul 2018, we were called upon by the friendly people...
Green Views
Jan 20, 2019
6 mins
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Recently, Yakult Singapore made an announcement to remove all plastic straws from its packaging. In addition, it also states in a separate announcement that they will be “looking at alternative materials” to replace plastic for its packaging. Straws have also been...
Green Nudge Explores
Jan 13, 2019
3 mins
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Recycling is often thought as the de facto solution to our environmental problem. The more we recycle, the more we are saving the world. Yet the solution is not as easy as it seems. In November 2018, Green Nudge carried out a trip to one of Tzu Chi Singapore...
Green Views
Aug 8, 2018
4 mins
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KFC Singapore’s announcement in June 2018 to eliminate plastic straws at its restaurants island wide makes it the first fast food outlet in Singapore to take a step towards the environment.Unlike other organisations who have pledged to go green, which usually refers...
