By combining food and clay waste, Jodie Monteiro, an interior design student, created Ferticlay, an organic material four times stronger than regular clay. What new, sustainable possibilities does Ferticlay open up for construction in Singapore, whose rapid urbanisation demands vast amounts of concrete? Jodie shares her journey in exploring the potential of this alternative material.
From piles of discarded event waste to award-winning zero-waste booths, reXtore is redefining Singapore’s exhibition setups with creative designs and circular solutions.
Plastify tackles plastic waste in Singapore by recycling recyclable plastics into 100% recycled products. It also conducts maker workshops to raise awareness about plastic pollution and educate the public on proper recycling practices.
Corridor Farmers reimagines food security through the circular relationship between agriculture and community. The founder Roc Koh shares how his agro-consultancy transforms underutilised, everyday spaces into edible gardens that bring people and food together.
By partnering with local labour and adhering to strict regulations, MangLub Vietnam ensures credible and impactful mangrove conservation in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
Majulah Green uses storytelling and gardening to educate and inspire Singaporeans of all ages to reconnect with nature and one another.
SokFarm, an urban agriculture initiative in Phnom Penh, seamlessly blends composting and coffee culture to create a sustainability hub. By transforming organic waste into vermicompost and cultivating a rooftop garden, SokFarm offers a genuine farm-to-table experience, serving fresh produce directly to guests.
Cambodian youth are at the forefront of environmental conservation, engaging in initiatives like the USAID-funded Cambodia Green Future Activity, which educates young people on biodiversity protection. Events such as the Cambodia Youth Climate Change Conference further empower them to address climate challenges, while youth-led enterprises like SokFarm exemplify sustainable business models.
Phnom Penh’s Jungle à Domicile reflects on the transformative journey from urban gardening to thriving green spaces, showcasing how small city initiatives can grow into ecosystems of education, health, and community resilience.
A city council officer enforces the municipal circular economy roadmap by engaging with and encouraging communities, industries, businesses, and schools to carry out waste management initiatives.
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