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    Singapore to convert defunct railway corridor lines to 15-mile park

    Posted on December 3, 2015 by Gareth Mankoo

    What do we do with all those idle patches of land on the planet that do not serve any particular purpose? Other than turning into storage yards and makeshift markets, they hardly do anything other than take up usable space. … Continue reading3 →

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    Singapore’s Apple Store to use 100 percent renewable energy

    Posted on November 19, 2015 by Gareth Mankoo

    Apple Store makes its entry into the South East Asia region with quite a credential in tow. The store will be located in Singapore and will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy. This is a promising entry point for … Continue reading3 →

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    Singapore’s Gardens By The Bay – The World’s Largest Climate Controlled Greenhouse

    Posted on January 18, 2013 by iona

    Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay opened in the summer of 2012 and was quickly recognised for its innovative design. Awarded World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2012 and best display buildings for the Cloud Forest and … Continue reading3 →

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    Sky Greens Farms develops vertical vegetable farm in Singapore

    Posted on October 29, 2012 by gavril

    In a land-strapped urban world where searching for a little greenery is like a treasure hunt in vain, vertical gardens are quickly turning into an acceptable and practical way to keep the ecosystem alive. This vertical garden in Singapore at … Continue reading3 →

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    Singaporean scientists develop eco-friendly waste-separating toilet that helps generate energy

    Posted on July 2, 2012 by gavril

    Toilets have never amounted to more than places to answer nature’s beckoning before. However, a bunch of scientists thought differently, and have come up with a super eco-friendly toile t that not only uses 90% less water than the conventional … Continue reading3 →

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    Singapore’s Garden by the Bay to play home to 18 Supertrees

    Posted on June 13, 2012 by gavril

    Integrating vertical gardening and technology takes on a new spirit as Singapore plans to unveil the awe-striking Supertrees at the Gardens by the Bay on the 29th of June! These extremely beautiful towers standing 164 feet (50 meters) tall incorporate … Continue reading3 →

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    Singapore sets up giant metal and concrete “trees” with rainwater harvesting

    Posted on July 4, 2011 by gavril

    Singapore, unlike most urbanized areas dotting the surface of the earth, is making sure it has ample of greenery and shade, even if the two need to be created artificially. A city known for advancing quickly and boasting some of … Continue reading3 →

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    Singapore is Asia’s greenest city

    Posted on February 17, 2011 by gavril

    Here’s yet another list, this time rating the greenest city in Asia. Out of 21 cities taken into study, Singapore topped the list. The city’s energy and carbon emissions, land use and buildings, transportation, waste management, water management, sanitation, air … Continue reading3 →

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    Neste Oil opens world’s largest renewable diesel manufacturing plant in Singapore

    Posted on November 29, 2010 by gavril

    Singapore can now swell up its chest in pride, as the world’s largest renewable diesel plant by Neste Oil finally begins chugging. To help increase production of NExBTL renewable diesel fuel, the facility was set up costing around $550 million. … Continue reading3 →

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    Green Market at Singapore Changi Airport is a green and clean lounge

    Posted on June 2, 2010 by gavril

    Singapore’s Changi airport has something green to boast about, which in time will turn other airports around the world green, with envy. The Green Market will fling its doors open on June 7trh at the Singapore’s Terminal 2, adding a … Continue reading3 →

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