portfolio of recipients · treatment facility, thus reducing the amount of chemicals used for pest control. Initiated mangrove planting at the Tuas Coastline. Some 300 mangroves were

p o r t f o l i o o f r e c i p i e n t s

Over the past 40 years, Singapore

has achieved economic growth and social

progress while balancing environmental

sustainability. Singapore today is clean

and green and we enjoy a high quality

living environment. Singapore can be a

model for sustainable development,

particularly in an urban setting.

We can be proud of the progress we have

made. However, there are environment

issues that stem from growth. Rapid

economic growth can lead to increasing

consumption of energy and other

resources. Singapore, being a relatively

low-lying island, will also be vulnerable to

the impact of climate change.

Moving forward, the challenge is for us to continue sustaining our environment even as we grow. To

meet this challenge, we need everyone to embrace sustainable development by making a change in

their lifestyles and adopting environmentally friendly habits.

In this respect, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has been privileged to work with committed

individuals, who have put in substantial effort to care for and enhance our environment.

This year, NEA is pleased to honour 17 of such committed individuals for the EcoFriend Awards. They

were chosen from over 200 nominations coming from diverse backgrounds – the private sector, the

public sector, non-government and grassroots organisations, the educational institutions and the youth

and students. Each of these 17 individuals have, in their own and unique way, become catalysts for

change within their community and played a role in promoting environmental ownership and action.

Through this award, we hope to encourage and inspire people from all stages and walks of life to do

their part for the environment, as their effort can have a significant, lasting and positive impact on our

community.

Let us congratulate all our EcoFriend Award 2008 recipients as we continue to work together to

sustain a clean and green environment for all to enjoy.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is happy to note a growing increase in the

number of proactive individuals such as school teachers, students, youth and volunteers in the

community, non-government, private, people as well as public sector organizations, who have

contributed selflessly to our Clean and Green environment. The EcoFriend Awards was developed by

NEA to give recognition and encouragement to these individuals.

The are five categories in the EcoFriend Awards - Private sector, Public sector, Educational Institutions,

Volunteers from Non-Government and Grassroots Organizations, and Youth and Students. The

categories are aimed at covering a broad representation of individuals from the wider community, as

well as acknowledging the special challenges found in each category.

NEA received an overwhelming response to the call for nominations for

this year’s EcoFriend Awards. The 2008 EcoFriend Awards will see 17

outstanding individuals recognized for their achievements.

For more information, do visit the EcoFriend Awards website at:

http://www.nea.gov.sg/ecofriend

Real Estate Site Operations DirectorHitachi Global Storage Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd

Mr Tan first understood the importance of environmental issues after reading about the effects

caused by pollution in the early 1990s. Since then, he has truly believed that protecting the

environment, which is everyone’s duty, will create a better living space for the benefit of all.

Key initiator of Hitachi’s environmental programmes. The following achievements by Hitachi are accomplished under his leadership:

Active adoption and interaction with 4 schools under NEA’s Corporate and School Partnership (CASP) Programme Eco-Office Certification in 2006 Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2006Recognised as a “Friend Of Water” in 2007

Key individual in overseeing the Company Energy Conservation Plan to reduce waste, water consumption and CO2 emissions.

Hitachi Global’s achievements were featured in both local and foreign media, including Channel News Asia (24th Nov 07), The Straits Times (30th Mar 07) and the Wall Street Journal (28th Aug 07).

The company’s environmental initiatives is shared with many other companies and the wider community through many seminars, events and site visits to Hitachi Global premises.

Prime mover in organising educational visits for Hitachi Global staff, to places such as Semakau Landfill, Tuas Incineration Plant, Bedok Water Reclamation Plant, Newater Visitor Centre and Raffles Museum for Biodiversity Research.

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Having a deep passion for the protection of the environment, Mr Wong pursued his interest further

by attending the University of Adelaide, studying International Environmental Management in

2001. His studies helped him apply, from principle to practice, the need to develop CDL’s

properties with environmental sustainability in mind.

As the General Manager of CDL’s Projects Division, Mr Wong has been instrumental in raising

eco-awareness and leading his division towards this corporate and personal objective.

Supports CDL’s “safe and green” philosophy, instituted by the Managing Director of CDL, Mr. Kwek Leng Joo.

Influences and raises the eco-awareness of CDL’s consultants and contractors to encourage them to adopt eco-friendly best practices. They have also adopted these best practices at other non-CDL projects as well. More than 50% of them have now achieved ISO14001 and/or OHSAS18001 certifications.

Helped implement eco-friendly features, which have been standard in CDL’s developments since the mid 1990s, culminating in the creation of Singapore’s first Eco-Condo, Savannah CondoPark, at Simei. The development was launched in 2002. Since then, all CDL developments have featured eco-friendly attributes, such as energy-saving lamps, energy-labelled air conditioning and multiple recycling corners for convenient recycling.

Pioneered the introduction of the pneumatic waste-disposal system; making CDL the first developer in Singapore to build homes with this innovative, odour and vector-free system. Since then, he further pioneered the twin-chutes pneumatic waste-disposal system for separate general/recyclable wastes in current CDL residential homes.

Helped guide CDL to become Singapore’s most decorated Green Developer, achieving 25% of all Green Mark certified buildings in Singapore. CDL is the first private developer in Singapore to receive the ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 certification in property development and project management in 2003. His passion towards the environment protection arena helped CDL attain recognition for its green achievements, such as the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Award, the Watermark Award, the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award, the President’s Award for the Environment. Most recently, CDL was the first developer to be accorded Building Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Champion status.

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General Manager (Projects)City Developments Limited

Mr Goh strongly believes that protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility, especially in

Singapore with its high industrial density. He believes that everyone should achieve a high

standard of environmental control and protection. Mr Goh is inspired by MM Lee Kuan Yew’s

efforts to make Singapore a clean and green city, and encourages tree planting and landscaping

in his company. In his spare time, he appreciates nature by visiting nature reserves and parks

such as East Coast Park and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Appointed as the Chairman for the National Efficiency Committee Industry Sub-committee (NECC) Pharmaceutical Workgroup (2003 – 2005). During his tenure, he roped in a team of very supportive and motivated committee members from the industry, leading to many successful implementations. He is currently still an active member of the committee.

Took the lead in converting his company’s steam boiler firing from diesel fuel to natural gas fuel, reducing greenhouse gases emission by 20% to 30%. Through the company’s sharing of their success story, two other pharmaceutical companies were convinced to follow this example.

Initiated site-wide major energy conservation projects saving 6000 MW per year of electricity per year. The total reduction in CO2 emission is 3000 tons per year.

Initiated the planting of insect-repelling Neem trees within the perimeter of the wastewater treatment facility, thus reducing the amount of chemicals used for pest control.

Initiated mangrove planting at the Tuas Coastline. Some 300 mangroves were saved from the Punggol River, which will soon be dammed as a reservoir. The 1-km coastline is now open to many interest groups to study the marine life on the reclaimed coastline.

Drove his company’s investment in the Trigeneration power facility, in collaboration with Tuas Power and Gas Supply Pte Ltd. The facility will produce electricity, steam and chilled water using natural gas fuel, reducing energy consumption from 13 MW to 9.5 MW, reduce CO2 emission by 24% and cut utility costs by 25%.

Initiated the MTBE solvent recovery project to recover 90% of MTBE solvent distillates for re-use, amounting to savings of 800 m3 per year.

Instrumental in Schering-Plough Ltd being awarded the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) in 2005. Many of the engineers/managers under him have won numerous Environmental Achievement Awards given by the corporation for their Energy Conservation Projects.

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Engineering & Maintenance DirectorSchering-Plough Ltd

Education and Research OfficerRaffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

Ms Wang is a true lover of nature and has been inspired by her grandfather and mother to

appreciate the environment since young. She was taught not to take the environment for granted,

and this caused her to understand the need for conservation. She wishes that everyone could be

aware of their environment, take steps to protect it, and allow future generations to have a chance

to learn and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.

Promoted and organised intertidal walks to the shores of Pulau Semakau since Semakau Landfill’s official opening to the public for educational and recreational activities in Jul 05.

Conducted a total of 56 intertidal walks and visits to Semakau Landfill, bringing a total of 2,244 intertidal walk participants to Pulau Semakau from Jul 05 to Mar 08. The participants learn about the marine biodiversity of Pulau Semakau, and also about solid waste management in Singapore and the importance of the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Her intertidal walks were featured in numerous media such as CNN (26th Jul 07) and Channel NewsAsia (30th Jul 07). Through media exposure, more people are aware of the importance of environmental protection and conservation and are keen to visit Semakau Landfill to have a first-hand look at how refuse management can co-exist with nature.

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School of Applied ScienceRepublic Polytechnic

Dr Tan was inspired towards environmental work during her course in Biology at NUS, which

focused on Botany and Zoology. Having undergone many field trips, and through discussions with

fellow lecturers, Dr Tan understood much about the devastation caused by poor waste

management, the destruction of Flora and Fauna, and Global Warming. She makes it a point to

work with Republic Polytechnic’s School of Applied Science to carry out pro-Environment work

and pass on her knowledge to others.

Represents Republic Polytechnic (RP) as a Tertiary Institution Council for the Environment (TICE) member since 2003 to drive national conservation efforts.

Takes charge of the Conservation Club in RP; Champion for RP Conservation Week since 2003 – with an outreach to over 2000 RP students.

Initiated RP’s participation in the Singapore Environment Council’s organisational green audit in 2004.

Drives RP’s continuous conservation efforts and campaigned RP’s adoption of Admiralty Park.

Organised the first National Environmental Science Camp (Sep 07).

Appointed as principal investigator in projects related to environmental protection (Phytoremediation), which successfully secured grants and generated publications. Also a key researcher in research projects such as vertical/building greening and research leading to zero effluence systems in communities/parks.

Actively involved in environmental protection research since 1997.

Embarked on a Plastic Recycling programme in Kebun Baru (Ang Mo Kio) constituency in 2006 and 2007 with the Women’s Executive Committee.

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Mr Teng spearheads his organisation’s Green Committee, formed in response to the government’s

call to optimize the use of resources, and to help protect our global environment. Mr Teng avidly

reads up on issues like greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. He is happy to note that

the community is making small but impactful efforts, by altering their daily habits, to save the

environment.

Chairman of the CPIB Green Committee, leading the committee in implementing green activities and education.

Instrumental in the following programmes:

Organised talks, visits to places such as Pulau Semakau, and conducted activities to promote environmentally friendly practices.

Reduced the yearly electricity usage from 932,890kwh to an average of 890,000kwh. CPIB was ranked 2nd out of 11 organisations in the amount of electricity saved on 5th Jun 07, at the Eco Action Day 2007 organised by Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and Ricoh.

Reduced water usage from the yearly average of 2492 cuM to 2266 cuM. Through the effort in saving water, on 5th Feb 08, the Bureau was awarded the Water Efficiency Building certificate. Also, on 26th Feb 08, PUB issued a certificate to welcome the Bureau as a Friend of Water.

Reduced paper usage by 5% from yearly average of 1300 reams to 1235 reams.

Implemented a recycling programme at CPIB’s premises.

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Assistant DirectorCorrupt Practices Investigation Bureau

Student, Nanyang PolytechnicNational Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award Holders' Alumni

Ms Choo is motivated by a love for the environment and a passion to serve. She sustains her drive

to protect the environment through her captivating experiences with nature, including mangrove

replanting efforts, studying the Mae Klong River Basin in Thailand, and swimming with the whale

sharks in Australia. She hopes that Singapore will become a forerunner in green technologies,

eco-consciousness and conservation efforts. This will help everyone have an opportunity to live

in a clean and green environment.

Involved in numerous environmental activities during her school career including projects on energy efficiency, marine conservation, composting, organic compost distribution, recycling, nature appreciation, nature guiding, animal conservation, mangrove replanting, riverkeeping, coastal clean-ups, hydroponics and gardening, and educational and awareness exhibitions.

Singapore Representative for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) South East Asia Youth Environment Network (SEAYEN).

NYAA/HSBC Youth Environmental Award Winner (2005), Singapore Environmental Ambassadors Award (2005), Singapore delegate for Eco Minds 2005 in Philippines and 2007 in Thailand, HSBC/NYAA Earthwatch Study Trip: Whale Sharks of Ningaloo Marine Reef, Australia (2006), NEA Youth Environment Envoy (2006), representative for ASEAN Youth Camp 2007 - Fostering Friendship for Sustainable Development in Thailand, Singapore delegate for International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFIT 2007) on ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Healthcare’.

Serves on the National Youth Achievement Award Gold Award Holders’ Alumni (NYAA-GAHA) Environment Committee, where she is involved in the HSBC Climate Change eco-survey project at the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, which aims to ascertain the impact of climate change on the resident faunal assemblages of Singapore, such as bats. Also involved in Pledge to Act Against Climate Threat (PACT) and the National Youth Environment Conference 2008.

Key leadership roles in environmental committees in primary school, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, National Junior College and Nanyang Polytechnic.

Environmental Conservation speaker for Uniformed Groups Conference, Co-Curricular Activities Branch, Ministry of Education (2007), speaker and mentor for Young Adults(YA) Conference on Environmental Issues, Girl Guides Singapore (2008).

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Non-Government Organisations and Grassroots Volunteers

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Graduate, Economics and Marketing, SMUNational Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award Holders' Alumni

As a girl guide, Ms Oon was motivated to become a conservationist through many of her projects

and expeditions. She is also a volunteer at NYAA and is actively involved in environmental

projects. Due to her love for nature, Ms Oon enjoys watching documentaries, which has further

increased her understanding of the Ecosystem and how important it is to safeguard our

surroundings. She hopes that the society will recognise the need to work together on a global

scale to prevent environmental degradation and participate actively in conservation.

Serves as a guide at Chek Jawa and a volunteer guide for BlueWater Volunteers (BWV), organizing reef walks for the public in Kusu Island.

Participated in a number of international environmental expeditions, such as a 2004 trip to Yunnan, China, building biogas tanks in the village of Dong Sha Ping as a sustainable energy alternative to firewood. The expedition team built 8 biogas tanks within 15 days. In 2005, she was part of the Earthwatch Expedition to study Asiatic Black Bears in Sichuan, Chengdu.

Helped in designing and coordinating the implementation of the Asiatic Black Bears exhibit at the Singapore Zoological Gardens in 2006. She regularly volunteers as Singapore Zoological Gardens Docent and coordinates docent recruitment and training.

Regularly shares her experiences and insights to members of the public, conservation groups, political leaders and students. She was a panelist at the Forum on Leadership for Girls in Feb 08 where she spoke to students about environmental leadership.

Featured in “Generation Next”, a television programme on Arts Central in 2006, which showcases outstanding youths who have strived to improve the various facets of the community, such as through conservation of the environment.

Represented Singapore and the NYAA at the UNICEF Conference in Geneva, Switzerland in Apr 08.

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CCC ChairmanYew Tee CCC

During his work in the public health division in the 1970s, Mr. Low realized that the environment

is a crucial part of our lives and learnt how we should protect it. Since being appointed as

Chairman of the Yew Tee CCC in 1985, he has worked closely with the grassroots leaders to

organise pro-environment projects such as tree planting and recycling projects, and recently, the

South West district planting of 100,000 Native Plants project. Mr. Low hopes that one day, every

citizen will help play a part in conserving and saving our environment.

Actively involved in the success of various environmental community projects implemented by the CDC as well as all Yew Tee Grassroots Organisations and schools.

Organises the Annual Clean & Green Week and Tree Planting Day at constituency level – from the year 1985 to present - involving all Grassroots Organisations and their subgroups.

Initiated the Environment Friendly programme at Yew Tee and neighboring schools to educate residents and students on the 3R’s - ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’. Responsible for recycling activities and events since 2004, such as mobilising volunteers and students to collect old clothes, tins, and newspapers for recycling purposes. Encourages other CCCs and RCs to adopt ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’ as the theme of their events.

Spearheaded the project “Community Gardening @ Yew Tee” in conjunction with “100,000 Native Trees @ South West – Rooted in your community”, a 2006 initiative of South West District to combat climate change by targeting to plant 100,000 trees around the South West district.

Implemented environmental programmes in partnership with NEA South West Regional Office and South West CDC, such as Block Dengue @ South West, Mozzie-Free Garden, Operation Mozzie-Free @ South West, Bag Your Own Litter and My Environment Shines @ South West.

Spearheaded the Singapore’s OK Committee at Yew Tee to promote environment cleanliness and hygiene in housing estates with anti-SARS, anti-dengue and anti-littering projects.

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RC ChairpersonKim Tian West Residents’ Committee

Mdm Ho leads volunteer groups to clean beaches, organises environmental awareness exhibitions

and talks, encourages residents on recycling, and has worked closely with the town council and

NEA on environmental projects. Her parents are her biggest source of inspiration, as she was

taught the importance of saving resources such as electricity since young. She feels that if

everyone plays their small part, a lot can be done to contribute to the wellness of the environment.

Contributed actively to the community in Dengue prevention projects and the Community Led Efforts Against Littering (CLEAN) project.

Initiated and led numerous Tiong Bahru dengue prevention initiatives, including the Household Mosquito Eradication System (HOMES) programme, the Dengue Prevention Volunteer Group (DPVG) Programme, the Ovitrap Monitoring Project, and the Bamboo pole holder cap project. Mdm Ho has been instrumental in mobilising and motivating the members of her teams in these activities. Kim Tian West DPVG is one of the largest DPVG groups within Central District. As a result, Kim Tian West RC zone achieved a 100% reduction of dengue fever cases in their community.

Initiated many innovative activities to curb littering in her estate, including implementing a Litter-index grading exercise for volunteers to grade the estate cleanliness monthly and a Litter-o-Meter to keep the residents informed of the status. She is the main driver behind her estate’s Litter-free block parties and Litter-free patrols.

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Mr Teo’s involvement in the environment started during his term as Vice-Chairman of the Raffles

Institution Green Earth Club. Since then, he has been heavily involved in environmental outreach

in his school, in his constituency, Aljunied-Hougang, and towards the public at large. An active

Grassroots Leader and Youth Environment Envoy, he is strongly supported by his school,

grassroots organisations in his constituency, as well as the National Environment Agency’s 3P

Partnership Department. He has worked closely with groups of youth, guiding and mentoring them

in their environmental projects and efforts around Singapore. His vision is for Singapore to go

beyond just being ‘Clean and Green’ on the surface, and for all Singaporeans to take ownership of

and make a conscious effort to care for the environment.

Actively involved in various leadership roles in environmental committees including:

Organising Chairman, Environmental Outreach Programme 2006-2008, Clean and Green Ribbon Project 2007, Environment Champion Networking Session 2008, RJC Earth Week 2007 & RJC-Northlight School Environmental Partnership 2007. Vice-Chairman, RI Green Earth Club & Organising Vice-Chairman, Green Game Competition 2005-6. Secretary, Raffles One Earth 2007-2008. Organising Committee Member, ECO-Singapore’s Dunk It Campaign 2007 (Anti-littering campaign), ECO-Express Publication & EarthFest 2007.

Represented Singapore at many international environmental events including the South-East Asia Youth Forum on Environment 2007, Bayer-UNEP Eco-Minds Forum 2007, Bayer-UNEP BYEE 2007 and the Commonwealth Asia Region Workshop on Youth and Climate Change 2008.

Received the following awards for his work: Bayer-UNEP Eco-Minds Award 2007Bayer-UNEP Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Award 2007NEA Environment Champion Gold Badge 2007Raffles Merit Award for service to RI Green Earth Club 2006People’s Association Youth Movement Special Award 2008 (for Environmental Outreach Programme)

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StudentRaffles Junior College

Grassroots Youth LeaderAljunied-Hougang Constituency


The increasing urgency of environmental issues were a cause of concern for Mr Ong, and he

realized the need to save our fragile living earth. His motivation comes from the satisfaction

derived from working in pro-environment programmes with others. Many of those he has

mentored have become environmentalists in their own right and moved on to educate others. He

hopes that people will take positive steps towards saving the earth by reducing consumption of

resources, and standing together to fight against the destruction of our environment.

Advocated many Public Health initiatives, in close partnership with the NEA North East Regional Office (NERO), to improve the environment of Aljunied-Hougang where he is a Grassroots Leader.

Instrumental in leading Dengue Prevention Volunteer Group (DPVG) volunteers in anti-dengue activities, resulting in the drop of dengue cases from 137 cases in 2005 to 33 cases in 2006.

Initiated and led the Ci Yuan Green Station project, where residents are encouraged to deposit recyclable items in return for vouchers for daily necessities. Under his leadership, an average of 60kg of recyclables was collected daily from the Station since its launch.

Organised many activities such as trips to Pulau Semakau, Incineration Plants, NEWater plant, Sungei Buloh, an Environment Logo Competition and Night walks at Botanic Garden for Aljunied-Hougang residents and schools. Participation in all these activities was very positive.

Mentored the project team for the inaugural National Youth EnvirOlympic Challenge held in 2008, a national competition promoting environmental awareness involving environmentally-related games and activities at locations all over Singapore. More than 200 secondary school and junior college teams participated in the competition.

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Recognising that everyone’s basic necessities come from the environment, Jane wants to protect

it. Inspired by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, she is determined to represent the rights

of the environment and be its voice. Jane’s wish is that all Singaporeans would appreciate how

privileged they are to be living outside areas affected by natural disasters. She encourages

everyone to contribute to the environment by doing their part, such as by recycling more, wasting

less and planting more trees.

Represented Singapore in the 2004 TUNZA International Children’s Conference on the Environment in New York. Upon her return, she presented her plans to set up an Environment Club to her then principal (Zhangde Primary School) and was subsequently appointed as the Chairperson of the club.

Represented Singapore in the ASEAN Youth Conference in Brunei in Jan 07. Jane participated in a 1-month overseas environment exchange programme in Australia.

Engaged in the Youth Dialogue Session with the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources in 2007.

Led Nan Hua High School Environment Club as Chairperson since 2007.

Led various environmental projects within school, including environment workshops for fellow club members, leading juniors on Semakau Landfill learning journeys and speaking on environmental issues during assembly sessions.

Served as Environmental Ambassador in community events like the EcoCommunity @ South West, since 2006.

Shared her experiences with teachers at the Environmental Education Advisors Networking session at Nanyang Girls’ High School in 2007.

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StudentNan Hua High School

PrincipalNan Hua High School

Dr Foo is an ardent advocate of the environment and leads his staff and students in

pro-environment efforts. Believing that everyone is responsible for the environment, he infuses

environmental issues and awareness into the school curriculum. Dr Foo finds great fulfillment in

being able to make a difference by giving his staff and students the space to explore ideas to

promote environmental awareness, and to spread this passion to others.

Set the vision to build Nan Hua High School as a leading school in environmental education.

Initiated the Environment Exchange Programme with overseas schools and Environment Leaders Attachment Programme which sees teachers and students attached to NEA and Singapore Environment Council (SEC) for experiential learning.

Instrumental in Nan Hua obtaining the Singapore Environment Council (SEC)’s Sustained LOTUS Award since 2002, the SGP 2012 Award in 2004 and recognition as a Friend of Water in 2007.

Championed and spearheaded many environmental initiatives including:

The Young Environmentalist Forum (YEF) – a platform for Nan Hua students and overseas student representatives from Africa, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand to exchange ideas and voice their views on environmental issues. The Environmental Song & Dance Competition and the Environmental Art Competition at the Clean & Green Singapore Schools’ Carnival, organized by Nan Hua. The 3Rs Award Competition, organized in partnership with NEA. The National Environment Quiz (NEQ) – an annual event in celebration of Earth Day held at a national level for primary and secondary schools. Joint environmental projects, such as the ‘Carton Drink Recycling’ pilot programme. Organized in close partnership with Tetra Pak Jurong Pte Ltd under NEA’s Corporate & School Partnership Programme (CASP). The Litter-Free Ambassador Programme launched in 2007, for which Nan Hua is a pilot school.

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DeanNanyang Girls’ High School

Ms Lee has promoted the importance of conservation since 2003, working with teachers and

students on projects related to conserving the environment. She has developed environmental

education modules for students in her school to promote environmental awareness. She is also

working with a group of enthusiasts who hope to recycle the plastics in their stationery. Ms Lee

deeply believes in the need to solve current environmental problems by exploring ways to use

technology to help and not harm the environment.

Appointed as advisor for the Nanyang Girls' High School (NYGH)’s Environmental Science Council since its official establishment in 2006. Advises and guides the council in many environmental initiatives, including:

The biennial Environmental Science Conference involving more than 450 youths from the Southeast Asian region.

The Environmental Education Advisor (EEA) Networking Sessions which reach out to the over 380 schools in Singapore.

Co-organised the Launch of the Litter-Free Ambassador (LFA) programme in May 07.

The design and writing of the Preschool Environmental Education Kit (PEEK), a set of environmental education flash cards for pre-schoolers, by NYGH students. NYGH partnered the Ministry of Education, the Lee Foundation and NEA in this project.

The National Preschool Environmental Dance Competition and Preschool Art & Craft Competition.

Shared with local and overseas educators about environmental education in Nanyang Girls’ High School, at many workshops and conferences.

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TeacherWoodgrove Secondary School

Ms Lim has always been a nature lover since young and she has always understood the

importance of environmental sustainability. She feels that it is essential to have a healthy Earth

for future generations. As the teacher-in-charge of the Green Movement programme and Green

Activists Club in her school, she provides her pupils many learning opportunities and exposure to

projects on environmental issues, through collaborative projects with NEA, Senoko Power, National

Parks Board and Singapore Environment Council.

Co-organised the ‘Living Art Sculpture Competition’ with NEA, an annual competition since 2005. The competition involves the designing and making of sculptures utilising reusable and recyclable materials and is open to primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary institutions.

Guided her school to the achievement of the Sustained Achievement (Sustained Lotus) Award in the Singapore Environment Council’s Green Audit Programme since 2002.

Organised green camps for primary school children since 2004.

Organised GOTCHA! SENSE (Green OuTreaCH Activity – Social-Emotional ‘N’ Saving Environment) green camp at Sentosa for cluster secondary schools in 2007.

Organised Amaze-green Race around Singapore for Green Activists since 2005.

Co-initiated ‘Senoko-Woodgrove Green Award’, an award offered by Senoko Power to encourage pupils with good results to also have a heart for the environment.

Instrumental in her school’s active participation in NEA’s Corporate And School Partnership (CASP) programme (the former Adopt-A-School programme). Exhibited their projects at the annual Clean & Green Singapore Schools’ Carnival since 2004. Her school was presented the ‘Sustained Partnership Award’ by NEA.

Supported NEA’s school Environment Champion (EC) Programme since it started in 2005 – to date, there are more than 40 ECs from the school.

Involved in the Service Learning Project – collection of newspapers and recyclables from neighbouring blocks since 2005.

Supported the launch of the Environment Corner at Woodlands Regional Library in 2006 by setting up an environmental exhibition and organising hands-on activities such as papermaking and grasshopper-weaving by her school’s Green Activists Club.

Led her school’s active participation in various nature conservation and reforestation programmes since 2003.

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Senior TeacherCommonwealth Secondary School

Mrs Annie Lim is the driving force behind her school’s Green Club. She is constantly motivated by

her students, who participate actively in her Green programmes, as well as inspired by green

exhibitions and seminars she attends. She hopes that more Singaporeans can be aware of

environmental issues and be more proactive in keeping the environment clean.

Instrumental in her school’s achievement as the West Zone 7 Centre of Learning for Environment Education in 2007, and the West Zone Centre of Excellence for Environment Education in 2008.

Initiated and trained a group of volunteer student guides to lead tours for schools and the public along the Mangrove Boardwalk at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. The programme started in 2001 and is still going strong.

Helped develop the school’s Environment Education Website, www.cwss.moe.edu.sg/ee, launched in 2007. It provides a holistic view of the school’s Environmental Education programme, for sharing with others.

Instrumental in her school’s achieving its second successful Schools’ Green Audit Lotus Award.

Led a team of Environmental Education teachers to design and develop the Environmental Education Curriculum for Secondary One students. The curriculum was launched in Semester II, 2007. This culminated with the Envirofest exhibition in school, that was open to all West Zone students, and which was further showcased during the Clean & Green Singapore Schools Carnival. In 2008, the Environmental Education Curriculum for Secondary Two was initiated. The syllabus is being developed by a team of teachers under Mrs Lim’s guidance.

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With special thanks to the following partners for their invaluable support of the 2008 EcoFriend Awards:

Prof Leo Tan Wee Hin, BBM, PPA(E), PBMChairman, National Youth Achievement Award Council

Mr Roy AdairCEO, Senoko Power

Mr Howard ShawExecutive Director, Singapore Environment Council

Mr Chia Tze YeeDirector, Central Singapore Community Development Division,

People’s Association

Mr Goh Ek Piang, PB, PPA(G), PBMDeputy Director, Co-Curricular Activities, Ministry of Education

Mr James Soh

Executive Director, National Youth Achievement Award Council

National University of Singapore Centre For the Arts

National University of Singapore Ilsa Tari Dance Group

Mr Daniel LowSenior Executive3P Partnership DepartmentNational Environment AgencyDID: 6731 9293Fax: 6732 3991E-mail: [email protected]

Ms Koh Ean SuatAssistant Director3P Partnership DepartmentNational Environment AgencyDID: 6731 9296Fax: 6732 3991E-mail: [email protected]

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portfolio of recipients · treatment facility, thus reducing the amount of chemicals used for pest control. Initiated mangrove planting at the Tuas Coastline. Some 300 mangroves were