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HOW TO SET UP A RECYCLING SYSTEM THAT’S EASY TO COMMIT TO, EVEN FOR BUSY SCHEDULES.

from sorting disposables to tracking down the blue recycling bin or chutes around the block, recycling in Singapore may be a little inconvenient sometimes. Still, there are steps to make the process easier, and with a little dedication, these efforts will start to pay off. Who knows? You might even successfully lead a zero-waste lifestyle one day!

Trash talk

What you consume the most will have a direct impact on the type and size of the recycling bins you require. If your family orders a lot of takeout and drinks, you’ll need bins to separate the paper, plastic and metal cans. They should be of a larger size if you need the increased capacity.

Create convenience

The ideal home recycling centre should be a two-part system to promote convenience – the first for everyday disposal and the other for storage. The ‘everyday’ bin should be placed where you generate the most waste, and for many that would be the kitchen. It should be kept accessible where possible for it to serve as both a reminder and for added convenience.

TIP Remember, you’ll need to pick up a bin for each recycling category you have, but if you’re short on space, consider getting wall-mounted containers or sturdy shopping bags that you can tuck into a cabinet.

Start composting

For the uninitiated, composting is a process that converts your food waste into plant fertiliser. It’s incredibly useful in reducing your environmental footprint by cutting down on the need for food incineration, and also in providing you with a nutritional fertiliser for your plants. Bokashi composting and vermicomposting are the two methods most suited for high-rise homes.

Store it smartly

Can’t make time to clear out the bins all the time? Move them into a temporary storage spot like the service yard until you make the trip to drop off the contents in the chute or the blue bin down the block.

Note guidelines

It goes without saying that your containers should be labelled so that your family members and guests will know how to sort their waste. At the end of the day, your recycling bins should not contain any food, liquid waste, tissue, ceramics, light bulbs, batteries or bulky items.

BOKASHI COMPOSTING

Bacteria is introduced to break down food waste inside these airtight bins. The waste is left there for a few days, and you’ll only need to drain off the compost juice.

VERMICOMPOSTING

Vermicomposting makes use of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae to break down the food waste. In addition to the compost, the larvae’s ‘poo’ can be steeped in water to produce a tea that’s nutritious for your plants.

THE DIFFERENCE IS REAL

Hot on the heels of its award-winning OLED+ TV models, Philips is raising the bar with the OLED+935 series 4KUHD Android TV – Bowers & Wilkins sound with Ambilight 4-sided.

Quality home cinemas aren’t just a pipe dream with the Philips OLED+935 TV, which delivers the ultimate theatre-level audiovisual experience – right from the comforts of your living room.

Thanks to three powerful features, the 2020 flagship model is a standout amongst the sea of fantastic OLEDs on the market. And despite its bold list of equipment, the Philips OLED+935 boasts a sleek design with lavish details in polished chrome. Its high-end speakers even come clad in premium fabric for added luxury.

AI-enhanced, Hyper-real Display

Beyond its crisp 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD) OLED display, the Singapore 2021 flagship model now includes an in-house developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) functionality, which leverages neural networking and machine learning to balance visual output for more realistic imagery. Paired with its new P5 AI+ processor, the OLED+935 continues to be one of the very few sets to support Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR formats at optimum performance levels.

High-Quality, Immersive Audio

Philips’ continued partnership with Bowers & Wilkins has ensured a revolutionary 3.1.2 sound system, UPfiring speaker for Dolby Atmos Elevation and integrated soundboard for true hi-fi TV audio. Audiophiles will appreciate the option of a separate subwoofer for bass extensions if required.

Smart Ambilight Lighting

Then, there’s its foursided Ambilight lighting system, with intelligent LEDs that respond to on-screen action for an even more immersive experience. Both 55- and 65-inch models come equipped with a new wellness feature to the Ambilight system, with the Sunrise function now joined by a new Ambilight Sleep mode.

The OLED+935 is loaded with the 9.0 version of Android TV, enabling intuitive and seamless navigation from start to finish. Besides having quick access to live TV channels and on-demand apps such as Netflix and Disney+ via the start menu, users can use the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Alexa or Philips’ upgraded Bluetooth-based remote control to toggle through its many intelligent functions.