The Circular Classroom is a social enterprise committed to creating net-zero classrooms in Singapore.
We focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste generated in the education system.
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OUR WORK
OUR WORK
We train and mobilise students, parents and lifelong learners in the community
to play an active role in advancing Singapore's sustainable development agenda.
Our work contributes towards the education targets of the Singapore Green Plan 2030
and the Government's efforts to become a zero-waste nation.
Our main focus is textile waste and to find solutions for the reuse, repurposing and recycling of pre-loved school uniforms.
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
Over 420,000 students are enrolled in Primary, Secondary, Mixed Level Schools or Junior Colleges in Singapore.
Based on a Pilot Study by SMU-X in 2023, over 70% of students own 3 or more sets of school uniforms.
About 86% of school uniforms end up in general waste or are donated to organisations where further usage is mostly unknown.
NEWS
NEWS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Exhibition "From Uniform to Unity" at PUB's Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage
Exhibition "From Uniform to Unity" at PUB's Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage
9 August - 22 September 2025
9 August - 22 September 2025
To contribute to the National Day celebrations, The Circular Classroom was be invited by PUB's Sustainable Singapore Gallery in Marina Barrage to design the exhibition "From Uniform to Unity – SG60: Where Education Meets Sustainability for a Greener Singapore". Set up from 9 August to 22 September 2025, the exhibition documented Singapore’s school communities’ contribution to national sustainability goals. We demonstrated how textile waste - specifically school uniforms - can be reimagined as functional products, art pieces, and awareness tools that support the Singapore Green Plan and promote a circular economy. Highlights of the exhibition were the artworks:
SG60 Emblem: “Stitched with Love, Pride & Unity”
Merlion “Steward for Sustainability”
Large-Scale QR Code Installation
School Uniforms 2.0: Products made from pre-loved School Uniforms
A big thank you to Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Changkat Primary School, St Patrick’s School, Victoria School, National Junior College, and Tampines Meridian Junior College who partnered with us on this exhibition and whose repurposed school uniform items were displayed. We were also grateful to ITE College East which donated mannequins to present the school uniforms.
Everyone can participate by adopting sustainable consumption practices.
Everyone can participate by adopting sustainable consumption practices.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
The 60,000 Uniforms Challenge
The 60,000 Uniforms Challenge
In 2025, Singapore will celebrate 60th Anniversary. We aim to collect 60,000 pre-loved (used) school uniforms to meaningfully reuse and repurpose. This will lead to at least12 ton less of textile waste in our landfills.
500 Parents for Sustainability
500 Parents for Sustainability
Parents are key agents for change in the transformation to a circular education system. We aim to set up a "Parents for Sustainability Network" and mobilise 500 parent leaders from the community to connect Singapore homes and schools through sustainability initiatives.
60 School Partners in 2025
60 School Partners in 2025
Collaboration is key. This year, Singapore celebrates its 60th Anniversary. We aim to partner with 60 Primary and Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges on environmental awareness and action campaigns, ranging from Learning Weeks for Students, Parent Workshops, Uniform Donation Drives, or Green School Studies.
20,000 Voices on Sustainability
20,000 Voices on Sustainability
We are not there yet, so: students and parents - it's your turn! You can contribute to making Singapore a greener place and we invite you to be a part of a transformative journey! Give us 7 minutes of your time and share your views about Sustainable Consumption in a survey led by Singapore Management University students.
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