Re-Live @ Bugis Post-Event Report 230110

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Our Youth. Our Future.

Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002Charity Reg. No: 1739

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environmental challenge organisation (singapore)known as ECO Singapore

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695http://www.eco-singapore.org I Tel: (65) 6333 5543 I Fax: (65) 6333 5537

Registered Address: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza, #15-14 Singapore 079903

RE-Live! @ Bugis Junction

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1. OVERVIEW

The project "RE-live @ Bugis Junction: Rethinking the way you live" was held on World

Environment Day on 5th June 2009. This was the second year for the volunteers in ECO

Singapore to organize this event.

The initiative is a youth lead event that intends to drive the public to RE-think and RE-

live their existing habits. And it is not that difficult at all. There are already existing

means to do so with all the existing market products that are readily available. Youth

are the key drivers in this initiation to promote these lifestyle changes. This project set

the precedence of all future youth lead and environmental events that actively

engage and empowers youth on lifestyle change.

In 2009, RE-Live! saw together over 20,000 members of the public over the span of 3

days. The event also brought together about 300 youth from different Universities,

Polytechnics and Junior Colleges to conceptualize and execute the full project.

As the organizing committee, we aimed to set RE-Live! as a trademark event on

every World Environment Day in Singapore as the Youth & Environment Day for youth

to express them to reach out to fellow youth and members of the public on leading a

more sustainable lifestyle.


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1.1. Objective

To promote sustainable living lifestyle in an interactive and engaging manner

To educate public through involvement of youths in Singapore on

environment-related issues

To cultivate a group of passionate youths with environment concerns

1.2. Theme

RE-Live! 2009 was focusing on six areas:

Water

Waste

Energy

Food

Biodiversity

Shelter

The above six areas cover almost every aspects of a person's daily life, especially the

way we consume. Through a series of exhibitions and events, youths were encouraged

to live a sustainable living lifestyle by making a more informed choice.


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1.3. Event Enablers

Organiser:

1. ECO Singapore

CO-Organisers:

Earthlink NTU

Singapore Polytechnics

Raffles Junior College Raffles One Earth

Sponsors:

2. Bugis Junction

3. Capital Land

4. Starbucks

5. Watsons

6. Jurlique

7. Ammado

Supporters:

National Environment Agency

Public Utilities Board

Vegetarian Society Singapore

Tzu Chi Foundation

Volunteers:

River Valley Secondary School

Dunman Secondary School

Raffles Junior College

Singapore Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnics

Nanyang Technological University

Singapore Management University


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2. PROGRAM FLOW

2.1. Overview

Opening Program

5th June 2009 (Friday)

On-GoingProgram

5th-7th June 2009

Closing Program

7th June 2009 (Sunday)

Opening Ceremony

- Special Performances by

Singapore Polytechnic

Students

ECO Exhibition/Trail

- Focused exhibition on six

main themes: water, waste,

biodiversity, shelter, food

and energy

- Booths of Volunteer

Welfare Organisations

Aerial Photography

- Photos shot at Padang, to

make out a Green

Message

LIVE GREEN

Synchronized Action

- Over 1000 youths

advocating a RE-Live!

message

Palm Messaging

- Big white canvas with

signatures and thumb prints

Green Walk

- Aerial photo participants

walked back to Bugis

junction to join other RE-

Live! Program.


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2.2.2. LIVE GREEN Synchronized Action

Description:

The Synchronized Action served as the climax of the first day. During this segment,

volunteers will perform a series of actions in accordance with cues given by an

Emcee. These actions involved a total of 6 items which represented the components

of the overarching theme of sustainable living. It was our aim to covey to the public

the importance of sustainable living through these symbolic actions and show that

youths can take the lead in such a green movement.

The objectives of the Synchronized Action are to convey, through symbolic actions,

the importance of a sustainable lifestyle; to recognize youths as environmental

advocates and empower them to take the lead in the green movement

During the Synchronized Action, 6 different items were used to represent the 6

aspects of sustainable living. The items and their significance were as follows:

Waste material Reusable bags

All of the other items were packaged in a cloth bag made of recycled material.

This was sharply in contrast to the single-use plastic bags which were often used in

supermarket chains and convenience stores. The use of reusable bags displayed

one of many steps that the public can take to cut down on environmental

pollution and landfills.

Biodiversity Stuffed Toys

A large variety of stuffed toys were used to demonstrate the wide variety of

organisms in our ecosystem. This would include plants and animals of different

species. This was therefore representative of biodiversity in our everyday lives.

Water NEWater

NEWater represented a successful attempt to conserve and reuse water by the

government of Singapore. In many other countries, similar processes are used

to purify water and cut down on wastage. This initiative was therefore apt to

represent the sustainable use of water, and can raise awareness as well as

inspire a concerted effort from the public.

Shelter Umbrellas

A small umbrella was provided to each participant. The simplicity of this shelter


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from wet weather will demonstrate that it is not necessary to use

large amounts of resources or materials to construct

complicated dwellings. Rather, small amounts of resources, when used

appropriately, can create a cost-effective shelter. An added benefit of using

umbrellas was that participants can take shelter in the event of wet weather.

Food Apple

Food was come in the form of a apple to showcase the most sustainable source

of food. Land that was used for breeding cattle and other livestock can be used

to support many times that amount of food in the form of wheat and vegetables.

This display encouraged the public to choose a diet that is more sustainable and

centered on vegetable consumption.

Energy Fan

Each participant was provided with a fan, which represented energy. And this

provided a live example of how energy alike canserve as a substitute for fossil

fuels and other non-renewable sources.


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Photos:

Waste- reusable bags Biodiversity- stuffed toys

Water- NEWater Shelter- Umbrella


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2.3. On-Going Program Details

2.3.1. ECO Exhibition/Trail

Description:

ECO Trail

The ECO Trail invited Vegetarian Society, Tzu Chi Foundation to set up booths at the

area with highest consumer traffic in front of the MRT station. The objective of ECO Trail

was to improve the understanding of Singaporeans of Volunteer Welfare

Organizations(VWOs) currently engaged in conservation efforts. These organizations

showcased their activities and the opportunities for volunteers to sign up for projects.

ECO Exhibition

Exhibitions that focused on six themes: water, waste, biodiversity, shelter, food and

energy were held. The ECO Exhibition adopted a more interactive approach. Mini-

activities and fun games were interwoven.

Two weeks before RE-Live! , two 2.5 hours volunteer training session were held in

Singapore Polytechnics and Raffles Junior College respectively. Over 200 Youth

volunteers were trained to engage the public meaningfully to share with them on how

they can each adopt a lifestyle that would make a difference not only to the

environment, but how it would also benefit them.

The exhibitions were broken down into six themes, namely water, waste, biodiversity,

shelter, food and energy. Exhibition panel and volunteer T-shirts were designed into six

different colors in order to capture the attention of the general public.


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Photos:


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2.3.2. Palm Message

Description:

Palm Message is a platform for public to show their support for the

environment by placing their palm prints on a large sheet of canvas as well as write a

short message or sign off next to their print. Each print corresponded to a pledge on

the part of participants to this event. We received

100 over pledges over the 3 days.

Photos:

Participants leaving message on the board

A family leaving palm prints Happy Volunteers!


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2.4. Closing Program Details

2.4.2. Ariel Photograph

Descriptions:

In the aim to engage the public to make out a key green message in a fun manner,

we had an aerial photography session at Padang. The Green Walk capitalized on

mass participation to get the message on environmental conservation across. It served

to attract the public's attention at the same time deliver the message about the

importance of a sustainable living lifestyle.

150 participants were gathered at Padang on 7th June 2009. The program started at

7.30 am and ended around 10.00 am. Participants are divided according to the

outline of the aerial photo model. Six different color T-shirt with the theme, water

waste, food, shelter, biodiversity and energy respectively were distributed to

differentiate the participants for better coordination. Apart from the operation team,

one cameraman, one journalist and three photographer were introduced onto the

picker for recording purpose.

Prior to the event day, an volunteer information packaged were sent to all theregistered participants. In addition, induction sessions were held in Raffles Junior

College and Singapore Polytechnics, conveying green message behind the aerial

photo shots.


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Photos:

Final Aerial Shots

Picker and the participants Area at Padang


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T-shirts Distribution Participants waiting for Aerial Photo Session

2.4.2. Green Walk

Description:

Upon completing the Aerial photo, participants were encouraged to walk back to

Bugis Junction to participate in other ongoing events. The objective of Green Walk

was to promote the living of a sustainable lifestyle to stay healthy by walking.

The Green Walk marked the end of RE-Live! 2009


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3. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

3.1. Team Structure

Portfolio Number Responsibility

Advisor 1 NTU Overall in charge of the planing,

execution of the project.

Organizing Chair/Vice Chair 3 NTU In charge of administration work,

arrange committee meetings

Honorary General Secretary 1 NTU In charge of finance-related matters

Honorary Treasurer 1 NTU In charge of planing, execution of

Synchronized Action

Team Leader- Synchronized

Action

1 RJC

Synchronized Action Team 8 RJC In charge of planing, execution of

Aerial Photograph

Team Leader- Aerial

Photograph

1 NTU

Aerial Photograph Team 5 NTU In charge of planing, execution of ECO

Exhibition

Team Leader- ECO Exhibition 1 SP

ECO Exhibition Team 10 SP In charge of planing, execution of ECO

Trail

Team Leader- ECO Trail 1 NTU

ECO Trail Team 2 NTU In charge of planing, execution of

Opening Ceremony

Team Leader- Ceremony 1 SP

Ceremony Team 5 SP


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4. REFLECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

4.1. Good Job

1. Organization committee are proactive and dedicated.

2. Committee members are well-trained before embarked on the execution

of the project.

3. Organization committee got good back-end support by ECO Singapore.

4. Past records of RE-Live! And ECO Singapore made it easier to get external

support such as volunteers, volunteer welfare organizations and companies

related to logistics and welfare.

4.2. Improvement Needed

1. At the beginning of the project, the involvement structure and

commitment level was not clearly conveyed within the various organizers,

especially ECO Singapore and Earthlink NTU.

2. Too many changes had been done throughout the planing, which

delayed the stage of execution.

3. Committee members came at different times which made it very hard to

hand over responsibilities and affected team operation norms.

4. Communication within the organization committee is not smooth and fast

which further decreased the efficiency of operation.

5. Team meeting was not conducted in an efficient way.

6. Volunteer induction was at the last minute and was not able to engage

sufficient number of those who registered.

4.3. Main Recommendations

1. Organizing committee can be formed in January. Six months' preparation

would be sufficient.

2. The main organizing team must be come into existence at the same time.

3. Prior to embarking onto the project as a partnering organisation, both

parties, namely ECO Singapore and the student organisations must

communicate clearly what the involvement structure, commitment level


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and expectation are in order to avoid differences in vision

and actual operation.

4. Committee members may use a better communication channel to update

each other, such as google site, google calendar or professional project

management softwares in order to track the process of planning.

5. A proper team building and bonding needs to be exercised prior to

forming the committee.

6. Responsibilities and KPIs need to be set for each portfolio within the

committee and a tracking system to be set up for evaluating the job done.

7. A team of volunteer managers can be deployed to be in charge of the

training and administration of the volunteers. And proper planning on

volunteer engagement should be exercised so that the performance and

energy level of the volunteers would be further improved.

8. Sponsorship package needs to be send out at least 3 months before the

actual execution. A team of external liaison personnel can be deployed to

do the follow up.

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