Zero Waste SG
Zero Waste SG Limited
Singapore, Singapore
About
Founded in 2015, Zero Waste SG is a non-governmental organisation based in Singapore, Singapore working on environment & climate, community development.
Zero Waste SG is a Singapore-based non-governmental organisation and Institution of Public Character that leads the drive towards zero waste in the country through education and advocacy. Established in 2015, it engages the public, schools, communities and corporates on the 5Rs (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot). Its work includes educational talks, workshops, roadshows, clean-ups, learning journeys, a pre-school circularity programme, a zero waste academy, school programmes, and the Sort It Out campaign promoting source segregation of recyclables, including pilot recycling hubs in Queenstown and Pioneer. It also runs advocacy on food waste, single-use disposables, recycling at source and circularity education, and works with businesses on corporate engagement and a zero waste marketplace service. The organisation is self-funded through donations and programme fees, and reported reaching over 55,000 people and engaging more than 220 companies. Its registered mailing address is in Singapore.
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Zero Waste Explorers Programme
Education · Singapore
Pre-school programme teaching young children about waste and circularity through storytelling and hands-on workshops, with educators and parents equipped to continue the learning.
Sort It Out
Environment & Climate · Singapore
Campaign promoting source segregation of recyclables, including pilot Sort It Out Recycling Hubs in Queenstown and Pioneer with outreach and surveys.
Zero Waste Academy
Education · Singapore
Academy offering experiential circularity education and waste literacy learning pathways for all ages, launched on 28 March 2026.
Adopt-a-Charity Programme
Environment & Climate · Singapore
Tailored zero waste education for communities with limited access to environmental learning, including seniors, low-income families and at-risk youth.
Zero Waste Structured Schools Programme
Education · Singapore
Programme helping schools adopt sustainable waste management practices and values-driven environmental education through workshops and activities.
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Honeycombers Sustainability Awards 2024 - Silver, Best business doing good for the planet
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