Date Published: 01 Nov 2000
This year's Clean and Green Week Campaign (CGW 2000) focuses on community participation. Community participation is an important factor in sustaining Singapore's clean and green environment.
2 Coming on board are several Town Councils, and many co-organisers from the private sector, the NGOs and grassroots organisations. In line with the theme, this year's campaign hopes to emphasise the "we" in our campaign message "Clean & Green. That's The Way We Like It." Held from 5 to 11 Nov, CGW 2000 offers a wide variety of community initiatives and more innovative and fun avenues for environmental protection efforts for all sectors of our community.
3 This year, the launch of CGW will be returning back to the HDB heartlands. Deputy Prime Minister BG Lee Hsien Loong will launch CGW 2000 at Jurong Point Amphitheatre, Jurong West Central 1. The launch celebrates the environmental protection efforts by members of our local community with awards for the Island-wide Cleanest Estates Competition and winners of the Green Leaf Award. The prize presentation ceremony will be followed by the planting of Carallia brachiata 'Honiara' saplings by Deputy Prime Minister BG Lee Hsieng Loong, Minister for National Development Mr Mah Bow Tan, Acting Minister for the Environment Mr Lim Swee Say and several other guests - a traditional symbol of our commitment to keeping Singapore green. Besides the launch event, other fringe activities will also be organised at Bukit Timah Group Representative Constituency (GRC).
4 The Pasir Ris Town Council will also be organising activities like a fun tele-match, a brisk-walking activity and children's activities for its residents, for the opening of Brontosaur Park during CGW 2000. Marine Parade Town Council will also be organising its very own Clean & Green Week Carnival, which includes a "Recycle & Recreate" competition, several musical performances, an exhibition and a children's spot-art competition to involve the very young.
5 Besides these initiatives by town councils, over 400 organisations involving more than 100,000 Singaporeans will be organising in-house environmental activities, echoing the theme of "Community Participation". Further to these initiatives, other activities will be organised for various sectors of our community to bring environmental protection closer to the population.
Bringing the green message home
6 Targetting our student population, is 'Green 21 - Innovations for Our Environment', a 4- day schools' event co-organised by ENV, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Council. Held from 7 to 10 Nov at the Singapore Expo, this 4-day exhibition will feature practical student innovations created from waste materials and several fun games that will help send home important environmental messages on waste minimisation and pollution. About 8,000 students from over 120 schools will be participating in the 4-day event.
7 To create awareness among primary and secondary school children on waste management and the extent of the littering situation in Singapore, Singapore Environment Council (SEC) will be organising 'Cash for Trash', an island-wide clean-up of parks and nature reserves from 5 to 11 Nov. For every bag of rubbish collected, sponsors will be sought to pledge funds, which will be re-allocated to the schools to start their individual environmental projects. About 10,000 students from over 60 schools will be taking part in this activity.
8 Not forgetting teachers, who hold the key to spreading the environmental message among students, a two-day environmental educational workshop will be organised for close to 200 teachers from 8 to 9 Nov. Organised by ENV, this workshop is part of our commitment to ensure educators are well equipped to conduct effective environmental education in the schools. Teachers will get to visit the mangroves and offshore landfill of Pulau Semakau.
9 To reach out to our youth community, a 'green' scavenger hunt, 'EcoRush', will be organised on 11 Nov at Fort Canning Park. The activity aims to bring home the message that clean air, land and water are vital for a healthy population in a fun and challenging manner. In partnership with ENV is SEC, with sponsorship from Motorola, Hewlett- Packard, Tangs and Aqua.
10 In addition to the traditional Clean & Green Week activities of guided walks around constituencies, nature reserves, nature parks and park adoption activities by National Parks Board (NParks), the organisation will also be officially opening Choa Chu Kang Park on 11 Nov. Other avenues for public participation during CGW 2000 include the 'Guess Who?' MRT Poster Call-in Contest, 'The Green Quiz' at Shell service stations, Name-a-Painting Contest, and activities such as games and opinion polls on the Internet.
Ministry of the Environment
HIGHLIGHTS OF CLEAN & GREEN WEEK 2000
-Sunday 5 Nov 2000
- Launch ceremony at Jurong Point Amphitheatre co-organised by ENV, NParks, Bukit Timah Town Council & Jurong RC Zone E. The ceremony will include presentation of prizes to winners of the Green Leaf Award and the Island-wide Cleanest Estates Competition for the RC zone and food centre categories. The prize presentation will be followed by tree planting by DPM, Minister for National Development, Acting Minister for the Environment and selected guests. Guest-of-Honour: Deputy Prime Minister BG Lee Hsien Loong
Contact person: Mr Tan Eng Sang Chairman Launch Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9680 Fax: 731 9725 - Official opening of Brontosaur Park at Pasir Ris Street 71, organised by Pasir Ris Town Council. The event will include tree planting, a telematch, a brisk walking activity, children's on-the-spot art competition and colouring contest. Guest-of-Honour: RADM Teo Chee Hean Minister for Education Second Minister for Defence
Contact person: Ms Caral Goh Public Relations Manager Pasir Ris Town Council Tel: 782 1162 Fax: 782 5644
- Roll-out of Care & Recycle Programme and tree planting at Serangoon North Ave 3 organised by Cheng San Town Council and Transnational Recycling Industries. Guests- of-Honour: MPs of Cheng San GRC
Contact Person: Ms Ong Poh Suan Property Manager Cheng San Town Council Tel: 488 1304 Fax: 456 1225
- 'PC Recycling 101' prize presentation ceremony, exhibition & fashion show organised by IDA. Guest-of-Honour: Mr Lam Chuan Leong Chairman IDA
Contact Person: Ms Frances Neo Manager e-Lifestyle Marketing IDA Tel: 211 0464 Fax: 211 2208
Monday 6 Nov 2000 - Official opening of the 6th Asia Pacific Responsible Care Conference (5 to 8 Nov 2000) at the Pan Pacific Hotel organised by the Singapore Chemical Industry Council. Guest- of-Honour: Mr Sidek Saniff Senior Minister of State Ministry of the Environment
Contact Person: Mr Ooi Chwee Kim Chairman Singapore Chemical Industry Council Tel: 256 0211 Fax: 256 0911
- Adoption of Mt Faber Park by Henry Park and Ghim Moh Primary Schools. Guest-of- Honour: Mr Lim Boon Heng Minister without Portfolio
Contact Person: Mr Chuah Hock Seong Principal Parks Manager Parks Management West Branch NParks Tel: 391 6701 Fax: 292 9560 - Adoption of Aljunied Park-cum-tree planting by Happy Garden Area Subcommittee and Canossa Convent Primary School. Guest-of-Honour: Mr Mohd Maidin Packer Mohd Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Education
Contact Person: Mr Chuah Hock Seong Principal Parks Manager Parks Management West Branch NParks Tel: 391 6701 Fax: 292 9560 - Official launch of 'Cash for Trash' (5 to 11 Nov 2000) at East Coast Park organised by SEC. Guest-of-Honour: Assoc Prof Low Seow Chay Deputy Chairman GPC (Environment)
Contact Person: Ms Penelope Phoon Executive Director SEC Tel: 337 6062 Fax: 337 6035 - Launch of 'Turn Trash to Cash for Charity' at Science Park 1 & 2 by Novo Environmental Technology Services, Arcasia Land and Transnational Recycling Industries.
Contact Person: Ms Katherine Lim Marketing Manager Novo Environmental Technology Services Tel: 777 9985 Fax: 777 3017
Tuesday 7 Nov 2000 - Launch of the Schools' Event co-organised by ENV, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Council, comprising: - 'Practical Innovations for Our Environment' competition from 1 Sep to 7 Oct - Exhibition of finalists of the 'Practical Innovations for Our Environment' competition at the Singapore Expo from 7 to 10 Nov - Exhibition by green groups and photo exhibition on the environment at the Singapore Expo from 7 to 10 Nov - Environmental quiz and games at the Singapore Expo from 7 to 10 Nov Guest-of- Honour: Mr Sidek Saniff Senior Minister of State Ministry of the Environment
Contact person: Ms Bay Kim Peo Chairperson Schools' Event Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9459 Fax: 731 9456
Wednesday 8 Nov 2000 - 'Millennium Garden Composter' competition for secondary schools, by NgeeAnn Polytechnic. Guest-of-Honour: Mr Sidek Saniff Senior Minister of State Ministry of the Environment
Contact person: Mr Alfred Tan Lecturer NgeeAnn Polytechnic Tel: 460 8084 Fax: 466 7326 - Environmental education workshop for Environmental Education Advisors and green groups (8 to 9 Nov 2000) organised by ENV.
Contact person: Ms Michelle Tham Campaigns & Programmes Executive Public Education Department ENV Tel: 731 9296 Fax: 732 3991 - Nature Learning Camp on Wednesday, co-organised by NParks and PUB Guest-of-Honour: Mr Khoo Chin Hean Chief Executive Public Utilities Board
Contact Person: Ms Sharon Chan Senior Manager Nature Reserves Section NParks Tel: 4629 102. Fax: 462 0723
Friday 10 Nov 2000 - Water Conference 2000 - Strategic Use of Water in Industry at Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel organised by the Singapore Confederation of Industries. Contact Person: Ms Kavita Gandhi Singapore Confederation of Industries Tel: 331 1586 Fax: 334 5740
Saturday 11 Nov 2000
- 'EcoRush', an environmental scavenger hunt for youths, at Fort Canning Park, co- organised by ENV & SEC. Guest-of-Honour: Mr Heng Chiang Meng Chairman GPC (Environment)
Contact Person: Ms Koh Diana Chairperson Youth Event Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9884 Fax: 731 9844 - 'Go Green Compass Project' organised by Merlimau Primary School and Parent Support Group. Guest-of-Honour: Mr Sidek Saniff Senior Minister of State Ministry of the Environment
Contact Person: Ms Zoe Boon Principal Merlimau Primary School Tel: 261 5238 Fax: 268 6591
- Official opening of Choa Chu Kang Park-cum-adoption of the park by Choa Chu Kang, Unity and Regent Secondary Schools and tree planting, organised by NParks. Guest-of- Honour: Mr Mah Bow Tan Minister for National Development
Contact Person: Mr P Teva Raj Director Parks Management South/West Division NParks Tel: 391 6854 Fax: 292 9560 - Observance of Clean and Green Week and school celebration by Huamin Primary School at Yishun Park.
Guest-of-Honour: Mr Ng Yam Boon (BBM), CCC Chairman for Nee Soon East
Contact Person: Mr Chuah Hock Seong Principal Parks Manager Parks Management West Branch NParks Tel: 391 6701 Fax: 292 9560
Sunday 12 Nov 2000 - Clean & Green Week Carnival at Serangoon Central Drive organised by Marine Parade Town Council. The event will include a Recycle & Recreate Competition, musical performances, an exhibition and a children's spot art competition. Guest-of-Honour: Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong
Contact Person: Ms Evelyn Poh Public Relations Manager Marine Parade Town Council Tel: 241 6012 ext 37 Fax: 444 0919 - Sports Fiesta and Tree Planting at Pasir Ris Park, co-organised by People's Association, NParks and Singapore Sports Council.
Guest-of-Honour: Mr Wong Kan Seng. Minister for Home Affairs
Contact Person: Mr Chuah Hock Seong Principal Parks Manager Parks Management West Branch NParks Tel: 391 6701 Fax: 292 9560
Activities for Nov 2000 - Guided constituency tours to significant areas of greenery and landmark trees organised by NParks (5 - 12 Nov 2000).
Contact Person: Mr Simon Longman Director Parks Management North/East Division NParks Tel: 391 6853 Fax: 292 9560 - Guided tours to the Nature Reserves, Pulau Ubin and Sungei Buloh Nature Park organised by NParks & SEC (5 - 12 Nov 2000).
Contact Person: Mr Simon Longman Director Parks Management North/East Division NParks Tel: 391 6853 Fax: 292 9560 - 'Keep Singapore Beautiful' programme organised by SEC (8 & 12 Nov 2000).
Contact Person: Ms Penelope Phoon Executive Director SEC Tel: 337 6062 Fax: 337 6035 - Guided visits to the Incineration Plants, Sewage Treatment Works, Industrial Water Works, Semakau Landfill and Tuas Marine Transfer Station organised by ENV (5 - 30 Nov 2000).
Contact Person: Mr Chee Cheok Tong Chairman Community Event Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9051 Fax: 734 9269
- 'The Green Quiz' contest at Shell Service Stations co-organised by ENV and Shell (5 - 18 Nov 2000).
Contact Person: Ms Lim Bee Lan Chairperson Mass Participation Activities Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9514 Fax: 731 9749 - 'Guess Who?' MRT poster contest organised by ENV (2 - 30 Nov 2000). Contact Person: Ms Tay May Sze Campaigns & Programmes Executive Public Education Department ENV Tel: 731 9860 Fax: 732 3991 - Name-a-Painting Contest & eAuction co-organised by ENV and IDA (5 Nov - 8 Dec 2000). Contact Person: Ms Lim Bee Lan Chairperson Mass Participation Activities Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9514 Fax: 731 9749 - Internet activities including game contests and opinion polls by ENV (5 Nov - 2 Dec 2000).
Contact Person: Mr Cheah Wei Teck Chairman IT Subcommittee ENV Tel: 731 9501 Fax: 235 9956