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Flexible certification aims to boost recycling and reuse models, with approved products prioritised in government procurement under 2050 circular economy plan.
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Singapore can sharply cut construction emissions by reusing existing buildings, study finds
Renovating could cut building emissions by nearly 70 per cent, but demolition and reconstruction remains the default pathway – and this presents a significant environmental burden, according to research by Singapore University of Technology and Design.
High awareness among young Singaporeans fails to translate into everyday green behaviours, with cost a key barrier. The generation known for fuelling fast fashion is less likely than older groups to feel responsible for reducing environmental harm.
The government aims to make the island a regional hub for resource efficiency, in line with a 2050 roadmap for industrial transition as the sector grows faster than European peers.
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