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2019, Mar 26 - With the right methods, using recycled materials and adopting eco-friendly measures need not incur higher costs.

2019, Mar 26 - The two parties sign an MOU to undertake joint research into more sustainable construction materials and integrated automation solutions for construction.

2019, Feb 11 - More buildings get energy-saving features, aim for 80% to be green by 2030.

2018, Sept 8 - Green Mark for Healthier Workplaces, the scheme is an expansion of the Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) benchmarking programme to acknowledge energy-saving buildings.

2018, Aug 31 - The office of architecture firm HKS at Duxton Road is the first to be awarded the Green Mark Gold Plus Certification for Office Interior by BCA. The office is split into zones, and each zone comes with its
own lighting and air-conditioning systems, which are only switched on when a particular zone is occupied

2018, July 18 - First real estate player to have carbon reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets Initiative. This move by CITY Developments Limited (CDL), is part of its accelerated climate change strategy amid the backdrop of  Singapore’s impending 2019 carbon tax and the global transition to a low carbon economy.

2018, July 03 - An exhibition in New York are meant to get residents, landlords, building owners, architects and developers focused on the effort to reduce waste and increase recycling. The hope is to make for more efficient handling and sorting of waste, from the time residents throw out their trash to when the city picks it up. Because the flow of waste is often treated as a low-priority item in the design of new buildings and older buildings were never constructed to handle recycling, building employees are often left to figure things out for themselves.

2018, May 02 - CDL also achieved a 27.3 per cent reduction in energy use intensity from 2007 levels, exceeding its 25 percent target for 2030. Other achievements includes all of CDL-owned and managed-office buildings attaining Green Mark GoldPLUS and Platinum, the highest-tier certification for environment-friendly buildings.

2018, April 23 - The iconic Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Little India has been restored to its full glory, after a $4.5 million restoration. The 164-year-old temple – one of the oldest in Singapore – was resanctified yesterday in a consecration ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

2017, Apr 17 - One of the most environmentally conscious companies here, developer City Developments (CDL) has further burnished its green credentials by selling what it says is "the first green bond by a Singapore company".
 

2016, Apr 10 - Shipping containers past their prime are being given a new lease of life, with developers here using them to house restaurants, shops and artist studios. Not only are they eco-friendly and cost-effective, but containers are also sought after for their trendy, industrial-chic aesthetic. 
 

2016, Nov 28 - A First-of-its-kind Public Services Centre a key feature of new lifestyle and community hub.
The hub will also put into practice sustainable lifestyle habits, like working towards generating zero waste. The expected 1.4 tonnes of daily food waste it produces can be converted to fertiliser, liquid nutrients or non-potable water, using an advanced foodwaste recycling system. 

2016, Nov 23 - A new foam material that is stronger, more heat-resistant, more soundproof and more waterproof than existing products may be about to shake up the market for insulating materials in industries ranging from construction to aerospace.