People's Movement to Stop Haze (PM Haze)
People’s Movement to Stop Haze, known as PM Haze, is a non-profit focusing on outreach, research and advocacy on the transboundary haze crisis. The organization’s mission is to drive a global movement to stop the haze by empowering the community with knowledge, means and values to steer consumption patterns towards sustainable palm oil and paper. Since its inception in 2013, the organization strives to expand awareness on the necessary personal responsibilities dedicated to the environment and society to protect clean air. Aside from campaign and educational work, PM Haze also assists Indonesian and Malaysian farmers to create a sustainable livelihood in empowering their communities.
**Categories: Communities, Education, Clean Air
Singapore Environmental Council (SEC)
Established in 1995, the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) is an independently managed sustainability NGO that focuses on community engagement and environmental education. In 2018, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) inducted SEC as an accredited environmental NGO. SEC emphasizes the importance of collaborating with the private and public sectors to develop public awareness. The organization has several partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other NGOs to sustain volunteer programs, establish standards for green consumerism, and promote biodiversity in an urban environment.
**Categories: Individuals, Communities, Businesses, Governance
Plastic-Lite SG
Plastic-Lite Singapore is a non-government volunteer organization started in 2016 to encourage Singaporeans to adopt more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyles. As the name suggests, Plastic-Lite aims to inspire citizens to reduce waste contribution by decreasing plastic use. The organization hopes to instill environmental consciousness in all and expand the impact of zero-plastic use by hosting talks at schools, corporations, communities, and other public events. In addition, Plastic-Lite has launched initiatives such as BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) and Bounce Bags to give out reusable bags to shoppers and advocate for green consumerism.
**Categories: Individuals, Communities, Businesses
Centre For A Responsible Future (CRF)
Centre For A Responsible Future (CRF) is a Singaporean NGO that promotes environmentally sustainable choices via plant-based living and plant-based products within communities and businesses. CRF hosts bi-monthly educational platforms for sustainable local companies that help to increase the quality, demand, and availability of environmentally conscious products in the market. CRF’s work is essential in transitioning Singapore to a more sustainable society and encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to make viable choices in everyday life.
**Categories: Individuals, Communities, Businesses
Earth Society
Earth Society is a non-profit organization organized by a group of individuals who are passionate about environmental protection.Earth Society has been studying solutions to global warming and climate change since 2008 and freely share information from their studies with schools/ companies/ organizations/ NGOs. They strongly believe that when the people are well-informed, many people also take the initiative to change some lifestyle changes to reduce global warming and preserve the food and water resources of the planet.
**Categories: Individuals, Communities, Organizations
Zero Waste SG
Zero Waste SG is an NGO dedicated to help Singapore eliminate the concept of waste, and accelerate the shift towards zero waste and the circular economy. Zero Waste SG aims to promote education and engagement on the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) among individuals and households; increase waste minimization and recycling among businesses and organisations; and reduce specific waste. By working to become zero waste, Zero Waste SG increases the lifespan of the Semakau Landfill and incineration plants, and mitigates climate change.
**Categories: Government agencies, businesses, community groups and individuals
ECO Singapore
The Environmental Challenge Organisation (Singapore), or ECO Singapore, is the leading non-government youth environmental social enterprise in Singapore. They aim to challenge youth aged 17-35 to adopt sustainable lifestyles and actively engage in environmental issues. They promote and support youth engagement in sustainability and environmental decision-making by creating environmental leadership opportunities for Singaporean youths, educating and empowering youth to engage with key environmental issues (such as climate change) and instilling a sense of ownership in the local and global environment. ECO Singapore drives and supports local and global environmental initiatives in collaboration with other environmental and youth stakeholders.
**Categories: Individuals, Communities
Impact Investing Exchange (IIX) Foundation
The IIX Foundation, or Impact Investing Exchange Foundation, supports the engagement of women in impact investing through education and empowerment. The IIX Foundation strives for gender equality and inclusivity by putting women at the forefront of businesses and investing firms. This approach tackles environmental issues through educating women in finance with environmental impact in mind. The IIX Foundation focuses primarily on historically underprivileged communities advancing the progress of women in third world countries.
**Categories: Education, Investing, Women’s Rights
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