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Blue skies, clear waters,green land and a population

in the pink of health.

None of these comes easy, especiallyfor a fast-moving, growing and

open city like Singapore.

But these can be sustained, if all of us – the people, the businesses and the

government – play our part.

This is the first report card on what we have achieved together.

It shows the challenges we face and how far we have come with our Singapore Green Plan 2012.

And most importantly, where we must go from here.

CLEAN AIR

What if…What if…

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Our air quality is still one ofthe best in the world

so far…so far…

This has been possible because of good planning and pollution control

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CLEAN AIRbut…but…

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By doing these, we also reducethe emission of carbon dioxide

which contributes to global warming

Reduce vehiclepollutionSupport “green” vehicles, keep your car well-maintained and take publictransport

Use cleaner energyIndustries can make wideruse of natural gas and try out “green” energy like solar power

Save electricityUse less electricity and buy energy-efficient appliances

what next?what next?

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CLEAN LAND

We need toRECYCLE MORE

so far…so far…

2000:40%

2003:47%

Our overall recycling rate has gone up...

... because everyone has been playing a part

Can dobetterCan dobetter

Condos*

20%

Schools*

30%

Welldone!

Welldone!

HDB & landed property*

45%Industries**

68%Construction waste**

94% * Participation rate** Recycling rate based on tonnage of waste recycled

We can save on building3 new incineration plants

every 40 years

CLEAN LANDthe result?the result?

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Semakau landfill can nowlast 10 years longer

CLEAN LAND

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Overall recycling rate to hit 60%

Recycling rate forcondosto hit90%

Recycling rate for householdsto hit70%

Recycling rate for schoolsto hit100%

Semakau to extendlifespan to 50 years

Everyone – both residents

and businesses – can recycle

more

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Companies can use less packaging and

more eco-friendly materials

Come up with

creative ways to

reuse waste

FIND NEW USES FOR OLD WASTE

GO FOR

BEST PRACTICES

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CLEAN WATER

Our plan forFOUR WATER TAPS

is on track

Localreservoirwater

NEWater*3 plants in use, one more in 2006

DesalinatedwaterComing in 2005

Waterfrom Johor

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In 2003, more than 100,000 homes were fitted with water saving kits, reducing up to 5% of water consumption

In 1997, In 1997, eacheachperson person used used 170 litr170 litres es of water of water a daya day

In 1997, eachperson used 170 litres of water a day

Since 1999, Since 1999, this has this has drdroppedoppedto 165 to 165 litrlitreses

Since 1999, this has droppedto 165 litres

CLEAN WATER

Stop litteringour rivers and drains

Recyclewater infactories


Use less water

Use technologyand competitionto keep wateraffordable

PUBLIC HEALTH


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... because more people are now getting involved!

PUBLIC HEALTH

* In 2003 survey by National Environment Agency

the result?the result?

For the first time, 9 out of 10* public toilets were rated by the public to be Good or Excellent!

Welldone!

Welldone!

100%OK!

Over90%OK!

HOSTELS

CONDOS TOILETSRESTAURANTS

CONSTRUCTIONSITES

FOODCOURTS

PRE-SCHOOLS

PUBLIC HEALTH

what next?what next?NO MORE

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

NO MORE FOOD WASTEFOR RODENTS,COCKROACHES,CROWSAND STRAYS

NO MOREBREEDING OFMOSQUITOES

AT HOME

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Published by Ministry of the EnvironmentMarch 2004

©Copyright 2004

Text by Ian Tan Infographics and layout by Fabian Chan

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