Booth @ PA National Day Dinner event (Jul)

Mr Richard Ang, Constituency Director (Bedok Reservoir-Punggol Constituency), invited Earth Society to set up a booth at their National Day Dinner event on 27 Jul. The National Day Dinner is organized by People’s Association and invited 1000 people to join in the Dinner. The Dinner was held at a large Dome-shape tentage area in the open field beside Hougang MRT. PA invited eco-organizations such as NEA, Earth Society and school groups such as Montfort Secondary, Damai Secondary to set up booths to promote Eco-messages during the event.

On 27 Jul, Earth Society team arrived at Hougang tentage area at 3.45 pm and set up a booth at 4 pm. At our booth, we showed a short video clip on Climate change and displayed a ‘GHG & Water usage’ Board. The people who visited our booth learnt about the amount of Green House Gas (GHG) emitted to produce certain types of food when they read the Board. We also distributed Eco-leaflets to people who passed by our booth and spoke to those who were interested in protecting the environment. We manned the booth from 4 pm to 9.30 pm

This is the first time we participated in a National Day Dinner event and we are glad that People’s Association is now promoting Eco-messages during their National Day Celebration events.

Company talks @ MSIG Insurance and BP Office (Jul)

Ms Carole Chow, Assistant Vice-President (Branding / Corporate Communications) in MSIG Insurance Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 18 Jul. The event is held at Hong Leong Building.

On 18 Jul, Earth Society team reached Hong Leong Building at 12.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 40 staffs from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage.

At the end of the talk, Ms Carole Chow helped us to compile some feedbacks from their staffs and send to us via email. We received a total of 24 feedbacks from the staffs, making MSIG the company which provides the Most feedbacks for us! Many staffs also sign up on our email list to receive additional info from us.

Ms Alice Kok, Customer Service Officer in BP Office, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 25 Jul to increase their awareness on Climate Change and environmental protection.

On 25 Jul, Earth Society team reached BP Office at 1 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 50 staffs from 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm. The staffs listened attentively to the talk. Ms Alice Kok helped to compile some feedback for us after the talk.

Feedback from Staffs

The content of the talk is very interesting and it relates to how individuals like us can do our little part in fighting against the climate change issue. Not just through saving energy/ water etc but also through cutting down on meat intake especially beef/ mutton  
- Yi Ling Ong, Asst Manager, Bancassurance and Digital Distribution, MSIG Insurance,

I learnt the danger of Global warming and what we can contribute in many small ways to delay as well as reduce the risk. The presenter is a knowledgeable and experienced speaker. 
- Jim Tan, Manager, Legal & Compliance, MSIG Insurance

The speaker goes straight to the point and really motivate me to do my part to save the world. I get to know that by eating less meat we can reduce global warming greatly!  
- Brenda Goh, Asst Executive, Health Insurance, MSIG Insurance

This is the best lunch talk I had so far! 
- Gatdula Karen Michelle Ilag, Admin Officer, Customer Centre, MSIG Insurance

Good informative material. Information updated with local context.- Cynthia Wong, Planner, BP Office

Very good information on Global Warming. The speaker is very clear and knowledgeable.  – Lee Puay Noi, QC Manager, BP Office

GW talk @ Global Citizenship Camp event (Jul)

Mr Anthony Lim, from Rest and Relax Holidays Pte Ltd (a travel agent specialize in Education tour), invited Earth Society to conduct a Global Warming talk at their Global Citizenship Camp event on 19 Jul. This is the 3^rd time Rest and Relax Holidays invited us to speak to the students they hosted. The talk was held in Seng Kang Secondary School.

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On 19 Jul, Earth Society team reached Seng Kang Secondary at 10.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 65 Taiwan/ Vietnam/ Singapore students from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz after the talk.

Feedback from Students

The talk is very resourceful about Climate change. I learnt something meaningful today. – Ong Hui Chao, Student attendee

I learnt the importance of Global Warming and what we can do to reduce Climate change. – Daylan Tan, Student attendee

Company talks @ Bollore Logistics and Perkin Elmer (Jul)

Ms Agnes Chopin, CSR and Employee Engagement intern in Bollore Logistics, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs in Changi on 11 Jul. This is the 2^nd talk we conducted for Bollore Logistics this year.

On 11 Jul, Earth Society team reached Bollore Logisitics Changi at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage. At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide feedback for the talk. 

Bollore Logisitics catered vegetarian lunch for their staffs during this event.

Mr Raihan, EHS Engineer from PerkinElmer Singapore, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 12 Jul. The talk was part of their Enivronment, Health and Safety (EHS) Day event. Mr Raihan hoped that our talk will

engage the staffs and raise awareness on climate change and environmental issues.

On 12 Jul, Earth Society team reached PerkinElmer Singapore at 9.30 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 40 staffs from 9.45 am to 10.45 am. The staffs listened attentively to the talk and provided some feedbacks after the talk.

After the talk, Earth Society team stayed behind to listen to a presentation by Zero Waste Singapore on Plastic pollution and reducing the use of disposables and plastic bags/ bottles. We left PerkinElmer Singapore at 12 pm.

We are glad that more and more companies are engaging NGOs to speak to their staffs about environmental protection during their EHS events. We hope that the environment movement will gain momentum and many people will become more Eco-conscious and take actions to protect the environment.

Feedback from Staffs

Fun and interesting session. Learnt that eating meat is giving a lot of side effects to my planet Earth. 
- Grace Goh, Senior Exec, Ballore Logistics Changi,

Good explanation and brief of the issue/outcome/ process. I love Happy Cow Website. 
– Nicole, Accounts, Ballore Logistics Changi

Thanks for your talk. I never thought that eating beef cause so much troubles. I will try not eating meat once a week now. – Tan Leng Ying, Accounts, Ballore Logistics Changi

Very interesting and Educational talk, full of research data and convincing speech.

- Mr Goh Wen Xuan, QA Engineer, Perkin Elmer Singapore

The talk was informative and gave us an awareness of the Global Warming situation.

- Ms Aidah, Document Control, Perkin Elmer Singapore

Very interactive and educational talk. I’ll cut down my beef consumption from today onwards.  
- Mr Lee Ying Kang, Engineer, Perkin Elmer Singapore

GW talk @ St Antony Canossian Secondary and Dunman High (Jul)

Mdm Rasheada Begam, HOD Humanities in St Antony’s Canossian Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 16 Jul.

On 16 Jul, Earth Society team reached St Antony’s Canossian Secondary at 1.15 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for Sec 1 to Sec 4 students from 1.30 pm to 2.05 pm. Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Christine Tan, Environmental Education Advisor in Dunman High School, invited Earth Society to conduct a Classroom talk for 20 Sec 2 and Sec 3 students on 02 Jul.

On 02 Jul, Earth Society team reached Dunman High at 10.25 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 students from 10.40 am to 11.40 am. The students listened attentively to the talk. Many students came forward to provide some feedback for us after the talk.

Students’ Feedback

The talk was enriching and eye opening. I really enjoyed the insights it gave. The presenter was engaging and nice. I learnt a lot more about the devastating effects of Climate change and new ways to save our Earth.– Vanessa Quek, Sec 3, Dunman High

I like the talk as it highlighted the severity of Climate change and global warming adequately. I learnt that I should eat less meat. The presenter is engaging with many videos too. – Kow Zi Zing, Sec 3, Dunman High

I really loved this talk as it gave me a lot of data. I have learnt that the whiteness of Arctic ice and snow can reflect sunlight and protect the Arctic ocean and we can reduce Green House Gas by eating less meat. This talk is really inspiring and great. – Zhong Daoying, Sec 2, Dunman High

It was a very educational talk on the detrimental effects of Global Warming and how we may contribute our efforts to reduce Global Warming. – Tan Jun Siang, Sec 3, Dunman High

Assembly talk @ Elias Park and Yang Zheng Primary (Jul)

Ms Chai Chew Yee, SH (Student Leadership), in Elias Park Priinary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 09 Jul.

On 09 Jul, Earth Society team reached Elias Park Primary at 11.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for the P1 to P6 students from 11.30 am to 12 pm. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Annie Tay, Senior Teacher in Yang Zheng Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 22 Jul.

On 22 Jul, Earth Society team reached Yang Zheng Primary at 12.25 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for the P1 to P6 students from 12.40 pm to 1.15 pm. Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk. After the talk, Ms Annie Tay helped us to compile some feedbacks from the teachers and email us the feedbacks.

Teachers’ Feedback

Very informative presentation. I think explaining with data help the students understand the severity of the problem. The videos using animals was good to capture the attention of the students.  – Rafidah, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary

Informative session with interesting videos that captured students’ attention. Good reminder for all to do our part to save Mother Earth. Thank you.

–Samuel, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary

Information is interesting and useful. Video clips and pictures shown are colourful and attractive to students. – Ms Regina Cheong, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary

Booth at EarthFest @ Plaza Singapura (Jun)

Ms Sumita Thiagarajan, Executive Director of Center for Responsible Future (previously known as “Vegetarian Society”), invited Earth Society to set up an educational booth at their EarthFest @ Plaza Singapura event from 28 Jun to 30 Jun.

EarthFest @ Plaza Singapura was a week-long festival dedicated to all things sustainable with workshops and activities taking place during the week finishing off with a market place and stalls from Friday to Sunday from 11am to 8 pm. The organizer invited NGOs such as ACRES, WWF, Animal Allies, PM Haze etc to set up booths during the event.

On 28 Jun, Earth Society team arrived at Plaza Singapura at 11 pm. We set up and man a booth from 11 am to 8 pm. At our booth, we showed a short video clip on Climate change and displayed a ‘GHG & Water usage’ Board. The shoppers who visited our booth learnt about the amount of Green House Gas (GHG) emitted to produce certain types of food as they read the Board. We also distributed Eco-leaflets to shoppers who passed by our booth and spoke to those who were interested in protecting the environment.

One funny incident that happened during the event was that a running ‘Dinosaur’ (called “The Last Living Dinosaur’ ) visited the booths on 29 Jun. The Dinosaur requested the people to protect the Earth to avoid the Extinction of the Human race !!   

Earth Society team supported the event on 28 Jun, 29 Jun and 30 Jun. There are a lot of shoppers in Plaza Singapura as it is located in the Central of Singapore. We reached out to many shoppers and many people signed up on our email list to receive more info on Climate change.

GW talk @ NUS Staff Club (Jun)

Dr Tony Jin, CEO and Co-founder of BestTop Consulting Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a classroom talk for a group of Chinese university students majoring in Environmental engineering on 22 Jun. The talk was held at NUS Staff Club in National University of Singapore.

On 22 Jun, Earth Society team reached NUS Staff Club at 1.45 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 15 Shanghai Polytechnic University (上海第二工业大学) students and teachers from 2 pm to 3.15 pm. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The students listened attentively to the talk and came forward to provide some feedback after the talk.

Teacher’s/ Students’ Feedback

Thanks for the talk. It is surprising to learn about the impact of global warming. The talk is data-driven and has many facts. The speaker presented in a lively way, easy for us to understand. – Dr Tony Jin, CEO, BestTop Consulting Pte Ltd.

讲座很棒。能达到启发的作用。动员更多人才能更高效地对抗气候变暖。个人深受感染。决定以后少吃红肉、多吃素食，积极响应。自己做出小小的努力。希望地球可以更好！- 高英，学生，上海第二工业大学

全球暖化问题日益严重。感谢老师。今天的讲座引用很多数据、生动地展现全球现状，和我们需要做什么才能一起应对这些问题。- 安磊，学生，上海第二工业大学

这个讲座令我意识到全球气候问题的严重性和节约用水的重要性。以我做起、节约用水、少吃肉食。
- 学生，上海第二工业大学

Company talks @ Takeda and Bollore Logistics (Jun)

Mr Samuel Tan, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) intern in Takeda, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 10 Jun.

On 10 Jun, Earth Society team reached Takeda Singapore Manufacturing Plant at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12 pm to 1 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage. The staffs listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Agnes Chopin, CSR and Employee Engagement intern in Bollore Logistics, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 24 Jun.

On 24 Jun, Earth Society team reached Bollore Logisitics at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 25 staffs from 12 pm to 1 pm. At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide feedback for the talk. Bollore Logisitics catered vegetarian lunch for their staffs during this event.

Feedback from Staffs

A very inspiring talk! Going from the global issue to the small things we can do in our every day life. A great introduction to the Climate change issue.

- Ms Mathilde Dumoulin, Sustainability Manager, Bollore Logisitics

The program is very informative, providing more insights about global warming.

- Mr Benjamih Loong, Analyst, Bollore Logisitics

Great presentation. Very informative. Thank you for sharing all this precious information with our employees.

- Ms Agnis Chopin, intern in CSR and Employee Engagement, Bollore Logisitics

Company talks @ Point72 Asia and Yamato Transport (May)

Ms Norica Ng, Office Manager in Point72 Asia Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 08 May.

On 08 May, Earth Society team reached Point72 Asia at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12 pm to 12.30 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage. The staffs listened attentively to the talk.

Mr Teng Tai Heng, an Executive in Yamato Transport, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 31 May. This is the 2^nd year Yamato Transport invited us to speak to their staffs.

On 31 May, Earth Society team reached Yamato Transport at 10.45 am. Mr Ethan Thorpe, an 11th grade student at the Singapore American School, volunteered with us for this talk. 

We conducted an Environment Conservation talk for 30 staffs from 11 am to 12 pm.

We presented on Overfishing in our Oceans, Deforestation on our Land, Green House Gas emissions in our Atmosphere, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory farming. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, reduce Factory farming, Veggie days and Land conservation.

At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide some feedback for the talk.   

Feedback from Staffs

Thank you for sharing the good information. Small things add up to make a big difference. – Mr Hirondon Sasuga, General Manager, Yamato Transport

An eye-opener with respect to green and conservation efforts. The reality of Climate Warming is very real and threatening. The presentation is good and succinct. – Mr Yeo Ee Beng, Senior Manager (HR & CSR), Yamato Transport

Thank you so much for the valuable insights on the impacts humans are creating on the Eco-systems. It is a great testimony and encouragement to see your society educating others about the actions that they can do to help the environment. 
– Ms Cherly Sim, HR Executive, Yamato Transport

The talk was informative and interesting (with videos). Appreciate that the speaker can keep within the time frame and bring the message across. Thank you! – Ms Norica Ng, Office Manager, Point72 Asia Pte Ltd

GW talk @ Riverside Primary (May)

Mr Shahnaz, Teacher-in-charge of G-Cube Club in Riverside Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct a classroom talk for the G-Cube Club students on 22 May.

On 22 May, Earth Society team reached Riverside Primary at 2 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for 40 G-Cube Club students from 2.15 pm to 3.30 pm. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The students listened attentively and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

Teacher’s Feedback

The talk today is very localised and relevant to primary school students. The language, text, videos used are suitable for the students to understand. The Quiz at the end of the talk wraps up their understanding in a meaningful way. Thank you Earth Society for the enriching talk for our students.

– Mdm Tay Pei Pei, Teacher-in-charge, G-Cube Club, Riverside Primary.

Students’ Feedback

I like the talk. I learnt a lot about how to save our Mother Earth. I did not know that in the North and South Poles, the ice are melting very fast and the polar bears are affected. – Nurul, P6, Riverside Primary

I enjoyed the talk. I learnt about the cows giving out green house gas and Veggie Mondays to help the world.  – R.V.Hari Varshini, P6, Riverside Primary.

GW talks at Raffles Student-Care Centers (May)

In May, Earth Society was invited by various Raffles Student Care centers in Hougang and Sengang to conduct Global Warming talks for their students. The student population attending the talks range from 50 students to 150 students.

We conducted the talks in the following Raffles Student Care centers:

02 May (Thur)           Hougang Green Student Care (Hougang)

06 May (Mon)            XMA Student Care (Hougang)

09 May (Thur)           North Spring Primary Student Care                                                (Sengkang)

15 May (Wed)           Xin Min Primary Student Care (Hougang)

16 May (Thur)           FernGreen Primary Student Care 
                                 (Sengkang)

We conduct a 40 mins talk and a 10 mins Quiz for the students in each of the centers. Students listened attentively and participated actively in the quiz after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback:

The talk was very beneficial for the kids and us teachers too. We learnt more about the world and what we can do to make it a better place. – Ms Fitri Rozlyana, Teacher, Hougang Green Raffles Student Care Center

It is really good to have a talk for the students about Global Warming. To make the students understand more about the Earth. The talk is really interesting. Students participate in the Quiz and are eager to share what they have learnt.

– Ms Thirah, Teacher, Hougang Green Raffles Student Care Center

The talk was knowledgeable. Most students enjoyed the talk and I hope that we are able to continue our partnership. Thank you. 
– Ms Tr.Farah, Supervisor, XMA Raffles Student Care Center

Assembly talk at Presbyterian High and Chung Cheng High (Apr)

Mr Lester Wee, Subject Head (National Education) in Presbyterian High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort and set up a booth during the students’ recess on 26 Apr.

On 26 Apr, Earth Society team reached Presbyterian High at 11.25 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 11.40 am to 12.30 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth at the school canteen to pass more info to the students. We manned the booth from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Students and teachers visited our booth to provide feedback for the GW Assembly talk.

Mdm Teo Jo-hsuan, a teacher in Chung Cheng High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for Sec 1 students on 30 Apr. This is the 8^th year Chung Cheng High invited us to speak to their students.

On 30 Apr, Earth Society team reached Chung Cheng High at 7.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec students from 8 am to 9 am. We left the school after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback

“We thank Earth Society for the passion and enthusiasm all these years in educating students about the importance of choosing a planet-friendly diet. The Global Warming talks have been immensely informative and many batches of Secondary One students in our school have benefitted from them.”  

- Mdm Teo Jo-hsuan, Biology Teacher, Chung Cheng High (Main)

Compiled Feedback from Teachers in Presbyterian High School:

Today's assembly talk was great! I really enjoyed the information given by Earth Society. The speaker speaks well and convincingly. - HOD (Learning and Enterprise), Presbyterian High School

The information given on climate change was very relevant to our students. - Senior Teacher, Geography, PHS

The speaker was very well prepared and shows passion in this area. Students were engaged throughout! – Teacher, PHS

Students’ Feedback

The talk was informative with videos to engage us throughout the talk. We learnt about Climate Change and it’s effects and how we can reduce it. – Essek Chua, student, Presbyterian High

Global Warming is harming the world and we need to find ways to reduce global warming so that we can save the people.
– Wong Li Jing, Sec 3, Presbyterian High

I learnt that Global Warming causes droughts and floods, destroying crops. There are 1 billion people in the planet that are starving. – Zen Eric, Sec 4, Presbyterian High