The 2013 winners and finalists of the Australian Cleantech Competition came to Singapore recently to identify business opportunities and technology collaboration with local companies and establish business contacts. In order to introduce the Australian companies to the Singapore clean tech companies, Autodesk organised a clean tech networking reception for them…
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Green Future Solutions is Looking for Intern Writers
We are looking for intern writers from Nov 2013 to Mar 2014, who would be keen to contribute articles for our websites – Asia is Green, Green Business Singapore, Zero Waste Singapore, Low Carbon Singapore, Greenstore, and Save Food Cut Waste. Here’s our requirements: Have an interest in environmental issues…
Continue ReadingImproved Cookstove Saves Fuel and Reduces Carbon Emissions in Cambodia
While we need innovative and large-scale technological solutions to solve our environmental problems, let’s not forget that small incremental solutions can also play a part. Take the case of a simple improved cookstove, which can help to tackle the health, energy and environmental problems in Cambodia. Nexus-Carbon for Development is…
Continue ReadingThe Future Transport Ecosystem and Car-Sharing
By Cheng Zhi Wei One of the many suggested solutions to the urban mobility challenges of tomorrow is car-sharing. While there are several examples of car-sharing in Singapore, it has not taken off at the level needed to generate noticeable impact on the transport network. Speaking at a session on…
Continue ReadingA Zero Waste Hierarchy for Developing Countries in Asia
Developing countries in Asia are struggling with the increasing amounts of waste generated and disposed. Those countries without the proper waste infrastructure and collection services often resort to open dumping or burning, thus causing environmental pollution and health problems. What is Zero Waste? Zero Waste is a concept that could…
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