Resource Conservation (RC)

Introduction

The Uniformed Group Badge Programme is a joint programme between the National Environment Agency (NEA), Girl Guides Singapore (GGS) and the Singapore Scout Association (SSA). It aims to encourage outreach efforts on environmental issues by the Uniformed Group (UG) community. The programme comprises of two environmental tracks: Keep Singapore Clean (KSC) and/or Resource Conservation (RC).

UG students participating in the programme will be able to attain a badge upon fulfilment of the programme requirements.

Overview

The topics covered under the Resource Conservation track includes:

• 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) 

• Food Waste Reduction 

• Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 

Programme Requirements

Participants of the programme are required to select 1 environmental track with a chosen topic and complete an activity in Part A and Part B, with each activity achieving a specific objective:

PART A - Promote the Environmental Topic
Share key messages of the topic with schoolmates or the community.

PART B - Practise the Environmental Steps
Conduct activities to practise and reiterate the key messages of the topic.

A suggested list of activities is appended below for reference. The listed activities are not exhaustive, and you may come up with other relevant and suitable activities for your students.

Topic: 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)

Part A: 

• Design outreach materials (e.g. e-posters, videos, wall murals) on 3Rs and reducing the consumption of disposables.

• Share 3Rs and Recycle Right messages during CCA/assemblies/classes. Learning materials such as videos, e-activity booklets, and resource packs could be used to engage the students.

• Create a Learning Corner to teach schoolmates on 3Rs.

Part B: 

• Conduct Recycling Drives in school and/or in the neighbourhood.

• Upcycling activities (e.g. creating new/usable products using recycled materials).

• Reduce the usage of disposables (e.g. use reusable lunch boxes/water bottles, bring your own bag).

Topic: Food Waste Reduction

Part A: 

• Design outreach materials (e.g. e-posters, videos, wall murals) on reducing food waste and advocating for the use of blemished food in cooking.

• Share food waste reduction messages during CCA/assemblies/classes. Learning materials such as videos, e-activity booklets, and resource packs could be used to engage the students.

• Create a Learning Corner to teach schoolmates on minimising food waste.

• Share tips with parents and family members on food waste reduction.

Part B: 

• Food waste composting.

• Reduce food wastage during meal-time in school and at home by ordering/taking just enough or ask for smaller drink/food portions if unable to finish.

• Organise a No Food Waste Week in School.

• Journaling of food intake to identify the appropriate portion for your meal.

• Using “Ugly food” (blemished but edible) as part of your meal.

Topic: Climate Change & Energy Efficiency

Part A: 

• Design outreach materials (e.g. e-posters, videos, wall murals) on climate change and reducing carbon footprint.

• Share energy efficiency messages during CCA/assemblies/classes. Learning materials such as videos, e-activity booklets, and resource packs could be used to engage the students.

• Create a Learning Corner to teach schoolmates on reducing energy consumption.

Part B: 

• Embark on science project focusing on green energy.

• Perform energy audit of school campus.

• Take actionable energy efficiency steps to reduce energy consumption in school.

• Reduce energy usage at home, e.g. switch off electricity when not in use, use a fan instead of air-conditioner or reduce the use of air-conditioner.

• Journaling of energy conservation steps done at home.

Submission

At the end of the programme, Leaders are to download the Submission Report Template below and fill it in accordingly before sending their Unit's Submission Report here. 

Leaders will be informed via email once the badges are ready for collection.

[Optional] Posting of Students’ Activities on School’s Social Media Page:

Schools are strongly encouraged to share photos of your students completing the activities by posting them on your school’s social media pages/ bulletin/ newsletter to

motivate others to conduct clean and green activities. In your post(s), please hashtag #UGCleanandGreen and tag NEA at @CGSingapore on Facebook and @cleanandgreensg on Instagram.

Note: Teachers are required to seek any necessary permission from the school and parents prior to uploading of students’ photos to any online platforms. 

Alternatively, schools may choose to showcase students’ efforts through internal school channels such as school’s intranet or other internal portals.

Resources

1. Resource Packs for Environmental Topics
   3Rs: https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/default-source/cgs/3rs-guide-and-resource-pack.zip
   Food Waste Reduction: https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/default-source/cgs/food-waste-guide-and-resource-pack.zip
   Reducing Disposables: https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/default-source/cgs/reducing-disposables-guide-and-resource-pack.zip
   Climate Change: https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/default-source/cgs/climate-change-guide-and-resource-pack.zip

2. Clean and Green Singapore Resource Webpage
   www.cgs.gov.sg/resources

3. Videos for Environmental Topics (YouTube)
   Clean and Green (Singapore): www.youtube.com/@CleanGreenSingapore
   Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE): www.youtube.com/c/MSEsingapore

4. NEA Social Media Pages
   Clean & Green Singapore Facebook: @CGSingapore
   Clean & Green Singapore Instagram: @cleanandgreensg