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Shoppers like the idea of buying produce from local suppliers because it means they can get fresher and healthier foods, strengthen local economies, and have direct contact with food producers. Social entrepreneurs are recognising this and are developing new ways to make agriculture an integral part of urban life.
Here are 10 different projects currently underway, which use new technology (such as aquaponics – a system in which fish waste fertilizes plants), vacant land and rooftops, and other ideas to develop new types of relationships between cities and food. Continue Reading…
Urban farming, or the practice of cultivating your own food in the city, strives to bring people closer to their produce to create more awareness about sustainable farming practices, and where your food comes from. One of the biggest challenges of urban farming in Singapore is the limited space we have in our homes. There are many different ways that you can grow your own fresh supply of greens at home, even if you live in a HDB flat and have very little space and light. You too can be a farmer in your own home! Here are some ways that you can equip yourself with the knowledge you need and get started. Continue Reading…
Immigration and immigrant workers in Singapore have been closely associated with Singapore’s economic development since the 19th century. While in the early years of the settlement the large demand for labourers stimulated a slave trade, Stamford Raffles stopped this in 1823 – out of a concern for workers’ welfare. Continue Reading…
Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB) is in charge of managing the water supply to Singaporean homes. Do you know how much water you use for different activities at home? Below is a pie chart showing the percentage breakdown of water use for each activity in a typical household.
https://www.pub.gov.sg/
The Top 7 Major Water Wasters
