Dear Friends,
OVERVIEW
Based on our observation, Singapore seems numb to this predicament, continuing to throw away significant amounts of food and drinks. After a recent public event (see photos above), we could see evidence of edible food packs and drinks lying around in waste. Cartons of 1.5-litre bottles of 100 Plus and mineral water were left abandoned. Although eventually cleared by cleaners, it was not a pleasant sight in the interim. (Sunday, 6th. Kampong Bugis).
Event organisers lack both social responsibility and environmental care. Empathy and humility appear absent and public events like this do not reflect an ideal image of Singapore.
Public Events should, and must be better managed. If not, permission for such events should be denied.
Summary of activities conducted over this week
In summary, the following activities were done for this week:
- We conducted 10 CSR and 1 VIA programmes which 295 participants and 1000 participants respectively attended, and together they collected 1348.5 kg of litter.
- A total of 72 members were involved in CSR/VIA programmes and talks; another 54 members turned up for patrols, administration, housekeeping duties and training.
- A total of 18 new applicants attended the orientation session this week.
- The total trash collected by patrol groups from members was 142 kg.
- Boat Patrol. A total of 7 Boat patrols were carried out; 3 at Marina, 3 at Punggol and 1 at Jurong Lake.
- Bike Patrol. A total of 3 Bike patrols was carried out; 2 at Marina and 1 at Jurong Lake.
- Housekeeping and Maintenance 1 member did boat maintenance at Punggol and 7 members maintained our gardens.
ACTIVITIES AND REPORT
1. Educational Programmes
2. Volunteer Patrols & Activities
a. Marina
b. Punggol
c. Lakeside
d. Pang Sua Pond
| No patrol |
e. Yishun Pond Patrol
| No patrol |