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Zero Waste SG

Zero Waste SG Limited

Singapore, Singapore

Environment & ClimateCommunity developmentTax-deductible donations
NGOFounded 2015National reach
Profile last updated: May 2, 2026

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.

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Founded

2015

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

Limited

Legal name

Zero Waste SG Limited

Registration

201528793W

Focus areas

zero wasterecyclingcircular economyenvironmental educationadvocacysource segregation

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesElderly peopleCommunitiesStudents

How they work

Awareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigningCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

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.

Countries of operation

Singapore

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsEarned income

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerCorporate partnershipLegacy givingFundraiseSponsorship

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Honeycombers Sustainability Awards 2024 - Silver, Best business doing good for the planet

The Honeycombers2024Best business doing good for the planet

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