Do you know where are the favourite places for mosquitoes to lay their eggs?
 
Pails, flower pot plates/trays and ornamental vases are some of the persistent mosquito breeding habitats in homes. It’s time to search for and destroy these breeding habitats! If you’re not sure how, get started here: https://go.gov.sg/dengue-checklist #MozzieWipeout

Heading to the beach for water activities? Check out the Beach Short-term Water Quality Information (BSWI) for 7 popular recreational beaches at www.nea.gov.sg/BSWI and the myENV App first. Here’s a summary of the bandings, accompanying advisories and recommended actions.

#SGDengueUpdate 612 dengue cases were reported in the week ending 3 Oct 2020. This is 20 cases more than in the previous week, reversing the downward trend in the number of reported dengue cases observed over the last 7 weeks. We need your help to curb the transmission of dengue; continue doing the #MozzieWipeout at least once a week, and take protective actions against dengue (go.gov.sg/stopdenguenow)!

The gully traps in our homes are perfect for mosquito multiplication! Cover rarely used gully traps or install anti-mosquito valves, to prevent mosquito breeding. Here’s a ‘Check and Protect’ checklist for your thorough #MozzieWipeout today: https://go.gov.sg/dengue-checklist

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It’s not that difficult to recycle. Starting small is better than not starting at all ♻️

With the COVID-19 pandemic and Circuit Breaker period in Singapore, many businesses were affected. Hawkers, like Carmal, took a beating as well. How did he respond to the crisis? Find out more in the latest episode of #StayHome with NEA Podcast series (https://youtu.be/z9VAPfnxRmE) featuring Carmal from Mad Bros SG, as he shares how he keeps his business afloat during this crisis.

#DidYouKnow electronic waste can have many useful materials, like gold, silver, copper or plastic, that can be recovered and made into new products?
 
Celebrate International E-waste Day by learning more at www.nea.gov.sg/where-to-recycle-e-waste. Start recycling right today!

#SGDengueUpdate With 532 cases last week, the number of weekly dengue cases has declined by about 70% from its peak. However, the Aedes aegypti mosquito population has increased for 5 consecutive weeks. It’s important that we stay vigilant to prevent another peak in cases. Let’s continue to do the #MozzieWipeout and take protective actions against dengue (go.gov.sg/stopdenguenow)!

It is important to do your ‘Check and Protect’ checklist for a thorough #MozzieWipeout today: https://go.gov.sg/dengue-checklist

#SGDengueUpdate The weekly number of dengue cases remains high at 593 cases, plus, the Aedes aegypti mosquito population has increased for 6 consecutive weeks now. Let’s continue to do the #MozzieWipeout and take protective actions against dengue (go.gov.sg/stopdenguenow)!

Do you use plastic sheets at your gardening area? If your answer is yes, you may want to rethink that! It is definitely a potential habitat for mosquitoes looking for places to lay their eggs – all they need is a 20 cent-sized drop of water to breed! https://go.gov.sg/dengue-checklist

Stop buying more food than you can finish! It is frightening how the amount of food waste generated grown by about 20% over the last 10 years. It is time to be very, very afraid, because even the Halloween monsters are.
 
#LoveYourFoodSG #TowardsZeroWaste

Our carbon footprint may be invisible, but it certainly adds to the climate crisis. It’s time to say NO to disposables, as mindless consumption will come back to haunt us one day! Oooooo-oooo. go.gov.sg/neasg-yt-savesemakau
 
#SayYEStoWasteLess #TowardsZeroWaste

Litterbugs, listen up: Not only is littering inconsiderate, but it can become a public health threat – abandoned drink cans or wrappers can trap water and end up as mosquito breeding habitats. Let’s be considerate and keep Singapore litter-free! #KeepSGClean

Have you been using the Reverse Vending Machines? We want to hear from you!
 
Participate in this short survey at https://form.gov.sg/5f8d3a65ef8dab00112f86b0 to help us understand your experience thus far, and play a part in improving future schemes.

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How is climate change affecting SG? The Climate Science Research Programme Office (CSRPO), set up under the Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS), was launched today to lead and drive research efforts under the National Climate Science Research Masterplan. http://ccrs.weather.gov.sg/launch-of-the-climate-science-research-programme-office/

Final Call (for Ideas Fund) – We are not looking for just any hero, but the eco-hero that Singapore needs right now!
 
Qualify for up to $20,000 funding to bring your eco-idea to new heights with NEA’s Call for Ideas Fund – here’s how: https://nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/grants-and-awards/call-for-ideas-fund. All aspiring eco-heroes are reminded to submit their applications by 15 Nov 2020.

Authorities have identified these culprits as the Top 5 troublemakers when it comes to dengue.
 
Pay special attention to these potential breeding habitats for mosquitoes in your own homes!

Calling all student environmental groups - NEA is here to lend a helping hand.

Get up to $2,000 to fund your innovative environmental initiatives with NEA’s Environment Fund for Institutes of Higher Learning – here’s how: https://cgs.gov.sg/programmes/youth-for-the-environment-day/funding/environment-fund-for-ihls

#SGDengueUpdate The weekly number of dengue cases has declined to 410, but this number is still about 3 times more than the number in the corresponding period averaged over the past 3 years. We also continue to detect a high incidence of Aedes mosquito breeding in landed homes. Download the myENV app to get regular alerts on dengue clusters, and to report any suspected mosquito breeding habitats to us (www.nea.gov.sg/myENV)!