8 tips on how to be an eco-friendly family in Singapore

Looking for some easy-peasy hacks to help you go green as a family? Here’s where to start…

1. Use reusable bottles

An absolute must when there are many cute offerings on the market! Go for a reusable water bottle when out and about.

2. Try more plant-based meals

If you’re not prepared to go full-on vegan, try one day a week to get you started (#MeatFreeMonday, anyone?).

3. Cut down on the AC

We get it: Singapore is hot, hot, hot. Whenever you can, go green and open the window for some natural air. If you can’t live without your AC, set it at between 25 and 27ºC.

4. Avoid single-use plastic

Lead by example and carry some foldable, reusable totes with you. Check out our full guide to reusable products and avoid those disposables!

5. Say no to straws

Eugh, straws are the worst. The good news is there are some great reusable options out there – and a lot of the time, you don’t even need them at all!

6. Wise up to recycling

You don’t need us to tell you how important it is to teach our kids to reduce, reuse, recycle. Why not take a look at our A-Z of recycling so you know once and for all what goes in what bin? Thank us later.

7. Teach them about nature

There’s no better way to teach kids about the environment than by getting them outdoors and into nature!

8. Go car-free as much as possible

There are so many family-friendly walks, cycling routes and the fabulous Park Connector Network – who needs a car anyway?! Now