Go Green SG returns for second run with public hygiene focus

Gabriel Lee

28 June 2024 at 8:00 am·2-min read

Go Green SG (12 Jun – 14 Jul) is a whole-of-nation movement led by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. It aims to rally citizens, organisations and the community to take action toward a more eco-friendly and climate-resilient Singapore.

go green sg - poster — Credit – Go Green SG

To promote a cleaner Singapore in support of 2024 being designated as the Year of Public Hygiene, Go Green SG also encompasses public hygiene-themed activities.

With many activities (sustainability tours, events, workshops, challenges) to choose from, you can curate your own Go Green experiences based on your interests and preferences.

Check out these highlights.

Mangrove Rambling: An Immersive Wildlife Experience (2, 4, 5, 9 & 11 July, 7.30pm – 9 pm)

A night owl? Explore one of Singapore’s remaining mangroves at Pasir Ris Park. Witness wilderness coming to life at night as you venture onto a boardwalk surrounded by nature.

go green sg - Mangrove Rambling An Immersive Wildlife Experience — Credit – Go Green SG

The immersive wildlife experience offers the chance to encounter lesser-seen creatures. These include elusive aquatic snakes and invertebrates that make mangroves their home.

Admission for 1 adult costs S$73.80. Children under 12 years of age pay S$36.

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The Tee tO Bag Experience (29 Jun, 1-6, 8-13 July, 11am – 8pm)

go green sg - The Tee tO Bag Experience — Credit – Go Green SG

Reduce waste through upcycling with the Tee-tO-Bag Experience at the latest lifestyle destination New Bahru. Transform old clothes into an all-new Tee Bag at Make by Ginlee.

Admission for 1 adult costs S$58 while admission for 1 child costs S$38.

Behind the Scenes: Public Cleaning Performance Audits (3 Jul & 10 Jul, 10am – 11.30am)

Have you ever wondered who maintains public cleanliness in Singapore? Find out what goes on behind the scenes to keep public spaces clean and how the National Environmental Agency (NEA) leverages technology in the course of their work.

go green sg - Public Cleaning Performance Audits — Credit – Go Green SG

Follow NEA officers on their inspection audits along roads, pavements, parks and other public areas. Understand the challenges they face every day that we may not even realise.

Admission is free, although you will have to register beforehand.

Singapore Garden Festival 2024 returns to Suntec in Aug

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Mangrove Rambling: An Immersive Wildlife Experience (2, 4, 5, 9 & 11 July, 7.30pm – 9 pm)

The Tee tO Bag Experience (29 Jun, 1-6, 8-13 July, 11am – 8pm)

Behind the Scenes: Public Cleaning Performance Audits (3 Jul & 10 Jul, 10am – 11.30am)

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