Green Lifestyle
Life at School and Work
Clothing / Dining / Living / Transportation
Every small daily habit adds up! Act now to reduce our carbon footprints and create a greener, healthier and more pleasant environment at our campuses and workplaces
Smart Dress Code
Recommend eco-friendly and energy-saving attire
Green Meals
Bring your own bottles/containers, choose low carbon or vegetarian meals and avoid ordering excessive foods
Long Lasting Products
Avoid purchasing unnecessary items and choose more durable products
Waste Minimisation
Avoid unnecessary resource consumption, purchase eco-friendly materials, adopt reuse and recycle practices
Energy Efficiency
Use most energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy sources
Water Conservation
Install water-saving fixtures and perform regular leak checks
Full Utilisation of Paper
Print paper on both sides
Transports
Use public transport, carpool, bike or walk
Green Vehicles
Prefer electric vehicles
Green Operation
Energy Saving
Air Conditioning / Lighting / Electrical Appliances / Escalators and Lifts
Conserve energy with energy-saving measures for buildings to increase energy efficiency and prevent energy wastage
Turn Off when Not in Use
Utilise "Save Energy" stickers as reminders
Air Conditioning in work areas
Use temperature sensors and set them to 24°C - 26°C
Air Conditional in low occupancy areas
Limit the opening areas in the canteen, the Learning Resources Centre and others when occupancy is low
Maintenance on Air Conditioning
Clean filters/coils every 3 months
Chiller Replacement
Choose water-cooled chillers
Reduction in solar heat
Install solar films
Lighting in work areas
Use LED lights/switches/dimmers (suggested lighting level: 500 lux)
Lighting in common areas
Use motion sensors (suggested lighting level: 300 lux)
Electrical Appliances
Install timers for working hours (9:00am to 6:00pm) and choose the most energy-efficient models
Escalators and Lifts
Limit the use during non-working hours, over weekends and long holidays
Water Saving
Toilets / Pantries / Showers
Save water resources with regulated water usage and mindful consumption
Water Conservation Reminders
Place reminder stickers near taps
Low-Flush Toilets
Use dual flush toilets to save water
Low-Flow Taps or Showerheads
Reduce water usage
Motion Sensors or Flow Restrictors
Prevent wastage
Regular Leak Check
Inspect water pipes and taps every 2 months
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Be responsible for landfill waste generation, minimise resource use and reduce waste whenever possible
"7R's" Principle Promotion
Refuse, Reduce, Recreate, Reuse, Replace, Recycle and Remind
Repairable and Reusable Materials
Opt for materials that can be repaired and reused
Reusable Tableware and Decorations
Select items like cups, utensils and name badges that can be reused
Recyclables Separation
Sort and segregate different types of recyclables
Recycling terms in Contracts
Put recycling requirements in cleaning contracts
Impractical Souvenirs
Avoid non eco-friendly items like plastic bags or gifts
Recycling Facilities
Install clearly marked waste separation and recycling bins
Responsible Paper Usage
Reduce paper printing and distribution
Green Procurement
Goods and Services
Prioritise eco-friendly products and services and set a positive example for responsible consumption
Catering Services
Reduce resource use (e.g. water, paper, electricity)
Catering Services
Mitigate pollution with control technologies
Catering Services
Prohibit non-reusable plastic utensils
Catering Services
Recycle used cooking oil into biofuel
Catering Services
Offer a "deduct $1 for less rice" option
Buying Practice
Prohibit the corporate purchase of disposable plastic bottled water in one litre of less
Selling Practice
Prohibit the sale of plastic bottled water on campuses
Cleansing Services
Use green cleansing products
Cleansing Services
Implement water and energy-saving measures
Cleansing Services
Train staff on environmental standards
Printing Paper
Use 100% recycled paper with at least 80% recovered fibre
Printing Paper
Packaging must be 100% recovered fibre
Printing Paper
Obtain forestry certifications (FSC, PEFC)
Electrical Appliances
Use high energy efficient appliances (e.g. air purifiers, dehumidifiers, televisions, photocopiers, air conditioners and LED lamps)
Electrical Appliances
Use CFC-free refrigerators with Grade 1 Energy Labels
Computer Equipment
Ensure energy labels (EMSD, Energy Star, EPEAT)
Wooden Furniture
Use materials with Class E1 formaldehyde emission levels
Green Activity
Meeting and Event
Embrace digital communications, minimise resources and single-use materials to achieve low-carbon operations
Overseas Business Trips or Events
Adopt online meetings, video conferencings or emails
Electronic Invitations
Minimise printed cards, prefer digital promotions
Unnecessary Decorations
Avoid name badges and corsages
Reusable and Recyclable Materials
Avoid excessive stationeries, backdrops and stages
Energy Conservation
Promote responsible use of lighting and air-conditioning
Mindful Usage
Use resources (e.g. paper, tissue paper, tableware, water, gas) when necessary
Recycling Arrangement
Set up extra recycling bins for events
Dining
Source and consume sustainably, minimise waste disposables in food and utensils for a responsible dining experience
Limited Dishes
Avoid food waste in business dining
Eco-friendly Food
Provide local, organic and vegetarian options with minimal packaging
Best Use of Unconsumed Food
Consume leftover food to make new dishes
Best Recovery of Food waste
Recover food waste by food composters
Reusable Utensils
Skip disposable plastic and paper materials
Sustainable Water Service
Avoid bottled drinks, use glasses and cups
