Freeze your CNY leftovers in containers! This way, your food can last much longer and can be reheated for your next meal.
 
P.S. Don’t forget to label and include the date of storage so you know when you need to consume it by! #LoveYourFoodSG

Eating out this weekend? Don’t forsake your tray and leave it stranded! #CleanYourTable #SGClean #ReturnOurTrays #OurHawkerCentres

Slightly hazy conditions with burning smell were observed in parts of SG this morning (2 Mar). A hotspot with smoke plume was detected in Johor in the late afternoon yesterday. The smoke plume was blown by the prevailing northeasterly winds towards SG before it dissipated in the evening. The prevailing winds over SG are expected to continue blowing from north to northeast for the next few days. Slightly hazy conditions with burning smell may still be expected over parts of SG today.

The 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings entered Band 2 (Elevated) between 6 and 7am in the East of SG this morning before returning to Band 1 (Normal) since 8am. As at 11am, the 24-hr PSI was 61-74, in the Moderate range.

When deciding whether or not to go ahead with outdoor activities, use the above personal guide and refer to the 1-hr PM2.5 concentration readings available on www.haze.gov.sg, www.nea.gov.sg and myENV app. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates when necessary. #SGHaze

Summing up NEA’s #SGBudget2021: As part of our efforts to increase the overall recycling rate to 70%, we have introduced the mandatory food waste reporting framework, and initiatives to close the packaging and plastic waste loop. There were also updates on the environmental sanitation regime and support for Environmental Services industry. More at www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/news/index/committee-of-supply-2021

When paying respects this Qing Ming, let’s continue to be socially responsible and observe #SafeDistancing measures. As crowds are expected at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery and government-managed columbaria, visitors are advised to send 2 representatives per household (with not more than 8 pax per group). The opening hours will be extended to 24-hours, with effect from 20 Mar until 18 Apr 2021.

Visitors driving to Mandai Columbarium during peak days will also be required to book an appointment. Visit www.nea.gov.sg/qingming2021 for more information.

Not sure what to do with your used Personal Mobility Device (PMD)? Recycle it! Aside from retrieving precious materials from its li-ion batteries, the metal parts can also be used in the manufacturing of other products.

To make recycling PMDs more convenient, we are collaborating with KGS Pte Ltd to set up collection points at residential areas until June 2021. Check out where and when at https://www.kgs.com.sg/pmd-collection-program #TowardsZeroWaste

Looking for fun ways to encourage people around you to get started on leading more earth-friendly lifestyles? NEA is now on TikTok to spread the love for our environment. Follow us by searching for nea_sg or visiting www.tiktok.com/@nea_sg

Have you recycled your used PMD yet? From now until June 2021, you’ll be able to do so at collection points in residential areas. Check out where and when at https://www.kgs.com.sg/pmd-collection-program

Aside from retrieving precious materials from its li-ion batteries, the metal parts can also be used in the manufacturing of other products. #TowardsZeroWaste

Sunny and rainy – these are the common descriptions that come to mind when we’re asked about Singapore’s climate, but the full picture is much more complex. In 2020, SG experienced the 3rd wettest Southwest Monsoon season because of the La Niña that developed, and it was also the 8th warmest year on record. Today on #WorldMetDay, we are releasing a comprehensive look at SG’s climate trends in 2020 at www.weather.gov.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Annual-Climate-Assessment-Report-2020.pdf

Watch this video to discover how #NEAofficers work together to keep Singapore clean, safe and sustainable. https://youtu.be/Noi3zog1quA

Introducing the new myENV app – a one-stop platform providing useful and real-time information on environment, water and food in Singapore from NEA, PUB and SFA. The app provides a comprehensive suite of information and services covering weather, air quality, dengue hot spots, water levels, floods, water disruptions, hawker centres, food safety and more. Download the new myENV app from App Store and Google Play store at www.nea.gov.sg/myenv. Existing myENV users will be prompted to update the app to the new app.

Let’s be considerate when paying respects to our ancestors this Qing Ming, by keeping our public spaces clean. Use burners and containers when burning joss paper, and don’t leave behind any food offerings or litter.

As crowds are expected at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery and government-managed columbaria, visitors are advised to send 2 representatives per household (with not more than 8 pax per group), and to visit during weekdays when it is less crowded. Visitors who are driving to Mandai Columbarium during peak days (2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 Apr), are also reminded to book an e-appointment. More at www.nea.gov.sg/qingming2021

Reducing vehicular emissions and noise is an important aspect of safeguarding public health. From 6 Apr 2023, local motorcycles registered before 1 Jul 2003 will need to meet tightened in-use emission standards. Owners of such local motorcycles are encouraged to tap on the early de-registration incentive of up to $3,500, which was announced in 2018 alongside plans for the tightened standards.

Some owners may wish to keep older motorcycles as a classic vehicle, and we are exploring a temporary scheme allowing for these motorcycles to be retained, until they are eligible for the Classic Vehicle Scheme.

From 1 Apr 2023, we will also be adopting the latest United Nations (UN) noise standards for all vehicles. More details at https://go.gov.sg/emission-noise-standards-07042021

Heading out for lunch at your favourite hawker centre, coffeeshop or food court? Remember to put your used tissues where they belong! #BinUsedTissue #CleanYourTable #SGClean

There have been hailstones in SG, with the last reported sighting in Jan 2018, but how do they come about? Formed when raindrops freeze at high levels, hailstones usually melt before reaching us, except times when very strong downdrafts drive them down before they melt.

It’s #EarthDay! This year’s theme is #RestoreOurEarth and take climate action. With rising temperatures and rising sea levels, we too are feeling the effects of climate change in Singapore.

So, what can we do to reduce our carbon footprint and help fight climate change? Start with any eco-friendly action, such as reducing the amount of waste we generate, volunteering for environmental activities, or using energy efficient appliances. Remember, our decisions affect the planet we live in. Learn more at greenplan.gov.sg

We’ve just released the 2020 waste and recycling statistics. They reveal that in 2020, Singapore's overall waste generated decreased for a 4th consecutive year, resulting in less waste being sent to Semakau Landfill. Key findings are available at www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling

It takes all of us, businesses and consumers alike, to achieve Singapore’s vision of a Zero Waste Nation. #EveryActionCounts in our journey #TowardsZeroWaste. Find out how you can play your part at www.towardszerowaste.gov.sg