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Last friday we celebrated the 59th anniversary of Singapore’s Independence at the Padang. For this year’s National Day, Singapore had taken steps towards their commitment towards the Singapore Green Plan 2030 .This year’s National Day Parade incorporated many eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives as Singapore works towards their goal of a cleaner and greener Singapore.

Let’s take a look at what initiatives they had implemented to work towards this goal.

(https://www.ndp.gov.sg/about-the-ndp-2024-pack/)

1. Sustainable Materials and Designs
   The NDP 2024 Pack is made from eco-friendly and ethically sourced material. It also boasts many design features that make it suitable for daily use and locally drawn artwork, making it both practical and fashionable to be used repeatedly even after the National Day Parade has ended. It’s also lightweight and compact, with its foldable design, making it easy to carry the bag anywhere. It also boasts features such as an external pocket for easy access to commonly used items and drawstrings for expandable storage area.
2. Waste Management Strategies and Green Energy Solutions
   The zero-waste strategy was one of the key initiatives implemented for the NDP 2024. With efforts put into minimizing waste produced through both the planning and execution phase of the parade. There were also efforts set in place towards encouraging recycling and proper waste disposal during the parade.
   
   Furthermore, there was an adoption of using green energy solutions to power the event. This was done through usage of solar power and energy-efficient technologies. This aims to serve as an example to the events industry that it is feasible to use renewable energy for large scale events.
3. Community Engagement
   Another initiative executed was engaging communities in NDP 2024’s environmental initiatives, with greater emphasis on raising awareness for sustainability. Workshops and seminars are hosted to engage the community to foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment. There were also collaborations with schools and grassroots organizations taking place to help educate and empower individuals to take action towards creating a cleaner and greener future.
   
   With Singapore’s valiant efforts towards sustainability, it’s time we play our part and do our nation, and ourselves proud, by working towards a more sustainable Singapore.