Sustainability Initiatives You Can Join In SG

Sustainability initiatives in Singapore

Yes, every individual effort counts towards saving the planet; but together, we can do so much more. That’s where sustainability initiatives in Singapore come into play, making it fun and easy to put change in action.

If you’re looking for sustainability initiatives in Singapore that you can support or participate in, we’ve rounded up some activities which will help you help our environment. Supported by the SG Eco Fund, these initiatives demonstrate how everyday individuals and organisations are taking steps to make Singapore more sustainable.

1. The Circular Classroom

Transforming old school uniforms into keepsakes

Image credit: @thecircularclassroom via Instagram

The first sustainability initiative on our list is The Circular Classroom, a project that was initially started by the Changkat Changi Primary School (CKPS) Parent Volunteers in 2023. Jointly organised in collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic, Changi Simei Community Centre, the school’s Parent Support Group, and sewing machine company Bernini, more than 1,000 students, parents, and community volunteers come together every April to June to upcycle pre-loved CKPS uniforms into handcrafted keepsakes.

Image credit: @thecircularclassroom via Instagram

This year’s workshops may be over, but you can drop a reminder in your calendar to sign up in 2026, and be a part of Singapore’s Green Plan to become a zero-waste nation. Till then, take a look at The Circular Classroom’s upcycled products, which are available for sale on their website. Made by women from vulnerable communities, every purchase of these products will go towards building a more sustainable world, and helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

2. Little Stories

Heritage cooking classes that champion food sustainability

Past workshops included ondeh ondeh, roti jala, and nasi ulam-making.
Image credit: @cahayaa.kitchen via Instagram

Cooking is fun, but if you’re not conscious about it, a lot of waste is generated – from the supermarket to the kitchen. Little Stories is a sustainability initiative that takes you into the kitchen with cooking classes which will teach you how to cook to reduce food waste and make sustainable choices when it comes to your groceries.

Held at the Museum of Food, the cooking classes at Little Stories champion heritage recipes by the OG nose-to-tail and zero-waste cooks – the nenek’s and mama’s who lorded over the kitchens back in the day. From yong tau foo to hokkien mee, achar to kueh, there’s a workshop for everyone.

3. Vidacity

Grow edible mushrooms at home & repair discarded electronics

Image credit: Vidacity

Another food-centric activity that you can sign up for is the Mushroom Growing Workshop run by sustainability innovation hub Vidacity, where you’ll learn to grow edible mushrooms right at home using organic waste such as coffee grounds, cardboard, and food scraps.

Otherwise, consider Repair For Good, another sustainability initiative conducted in collaboration with EDR2. These hands-on workshops inspire you to challenge the “throwaway” culture, especially with regard to electronic waste. Get your hands dirty to salvage and repair discarded electronics, which are then donated to those in need.

4. City Sprouts

Urban farm tour for kids with hands-on activities

Image credit: City Sprouts

For something that may be more suited to younger participants, there’s Farm Day Out, held at City Sprouts’ Henderson community farm. This 60-minute tour is spread across 6 stations, where kids will learn about sustainability, urban farming, and why we should care about reducing food waste. Then, they’ll all get to taste some seasonal produce fresh from the farm – a June holiday special – and cook with gas that’s been produced by the farm’s biodigester.

This June holidays, Farm Day Out is now on till 22nd June, with 2 sessions daily on weekdays and 1 daily on weekends.

5. The Transmutation Principle

Learn about climate change & sustainability through card games

Image credit: The Transmutation Principle

The Transmutation Principle is a local consultancy that’s making a difference, one change for sustainability at a time. This June, they’re running their SYNC programme (Sustainability In My Community) – a 5-part series where you can learn about topics like climate change, biodiversity loss, digital sustainability and more.

Sounds dry? Don’t worry, every one of these topics is taught through an enjoyable card-based game, where you’ll make friends with like-minded individuals and gain a deeper understanding of how our world is struggling.

6. Play Beyond

Reduce toy wastage & teach children about sustainability

Image credit: @sustainablemarkets.sg via Instagram

Many of us are guilty of buying fast fashion – but the toy industry is just as big a contributor to global waste. Enter Play Beyond, a social enterprise that’s trying to promote sustainable play and reduce toy waste.

Keep an eye on the Play Beyond Instagram page for any upcoming pop-ups, play sessions, and sustainability-themed workshops where both parents and children can look forward to play experiences and affordable access to quality toys. Not only can families with toys that they’ve outgrown donate or sell their toys, the kids can also learn about sustainability and how it can be a part of their daily life.

Sell or donate your old toys at Play Beyond.

7. National Cancer Centre Singapore

Tour a hidden aquaponics farm in SGH

Image credit: National Cancer Centre Singapore

For something of a hidden gem experience, sign yourself up for a tour of the Aquaponics Farm at the National Cancer Centre in the Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Learn about urban farming and try your hand at collecting and saving seeds, sowing them, transplanting seedlings, and harvesting edible plants – all within the compound of our very own SGH.

On this tour, you’ll also get to speak to experts in the field of aquaponics and urban farming, which may be just the inspo you need to start growing your own vegetables at home. They’re looking to open more tour dates on 28th June, so keep an eye on their website for more updates.

8. Woodlands Botanical Garden

Monthly talks & wildlife spotting

sg eco fund - woodlands botanical garden
Image credit: Woodlands Botanical Garden

Northies, did you know that you have a botanical garden right in your ‘hood? The Woodlands Botanical Garden, in case you didn’t know, is a 9-storey slope of community garden that was kickstarted by Mr Ganesh Kumar, with monthly talks and BioBlitzes which you can join.

A BioBlitz, FYI, is like a wildlife-spotting adventure hunt led by a field expert, who will guide you on a quest through a specified area. You’ll be leaving these sessions with your hands full of goodies like seeds, and even cuttings from the Woodlands Botanical Gardens which you can continue to nurture at home.

Join these SG Eco Fund sustainability initiatives

The SG Eco Fund was launched in 2020 to support the co-creation of solutions for a sustainable Singapore. The Fund is open to everyone – private or public – and aims to support ground-up projects that involve the community and advance environmental sustainability in Singapore, across topics such as food resilience, waste reduction, and the conservation of nature and biodiversity.

Besides funding, the SG Eco Fund also partners with grant recipients to organise regular networking sessions and outreach events with partners to amplify the impact of their efforts.

Whether you’re a seasoned eco warrior, or are dipping your toes in the waves of change for good, the SG Eco Fund can support you to bring your community-driven environmental project to life.

If you have an idea for a sustainability initiative, you can apply for a grant from the SG Eco Fund. Applications for the Sprout category, for grant amounts of $30,000 or lower, for projects submitted in 2025, are open year-round. Applications for the Main category, for grant amounts above $30,000, are now open till 31st August 2025.

Apply for a grant from the SG Eco Fund here

This post was brought to you by the SG Eco Fund.
Cover image adapted from: @thecircularclassroom via Instagram, National Cancer Centre Singapore, @sustainablemarkets.sg via Instagram