Sustainability is the ability to maintain a certain status or process in existing systems. It is important because it refers to whether or not we can maintain our current use of resources without running out. All the choices and actions that we make today will affect everything in the future. There’s no alternative to sustainable development. We need to make sound decisions at present in order to avoid limiting the choices of future generations.
Living a sustainable lifestyle is one way to help. According to Sustainable Singapore, as individual, we can help in many ways such as:
1. Use electricity and water saving appliances at home
The cost of energy and water is rising and the effect is increasing. Look out for labels on energy and water efficiency when buying household appliances.
2. Recycle waste, and do not litter
Make use of recycling facilities near home and around the country. Be considerate and do your part to keep public spaces clean and litter-free. Practice and teach our children the value of keeping our community and environment clean.
3. Take public transport, walk and cycle
The shift to walking, cycling and public transport help to reduce the amount of energy consumed and the air pollutants emitted into our environment. It can deliver better health and quality of life for people and make more attractive, competitive places with less congestion and better air quality.
4. Choose cars that use cleaner fuels
Look out for labels on fuel-economy when you buy a car. You can also enjoy the green vehicle rebate when you buy green vehicles. A car that can travel 14km with 1 litre of petrol saves you about $960 a year compared to a car that runs at 10km per litre.
Each contribution we make to help reduce our impact on the environment will add up to a mass population shift that will help alleviate the burden on our natural resources.
Jun 4, 2012
Sathya Sai Social Service (4S)
The Sathya Sai Social Service (4S) is a voluntary welfare organisation established in Singapore by a team of professionals who dedicated their time and effort to help the sick and the less fortunate in the society.
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) of Singapore has appointed 4S as the Managing Agent of three Welfare Homes: Bukit Batok Home for the Aged, Tembusu Home at Pelangi Village and Thuja Home at Pelangi Village.
Volunteers are an integral and coordinated part of all 4S' programmes and services. To enhance the support provided by the volunteers, the Tembusu Volunteer Programme (TVP) was set up in February 2005 to put in place a structure for the recruitment, development, deployment and recognition of volunteers.
TVP aims to build up a trained volunteer corps for 4S’ programmes and services with the capability of reaching out and responding to the needs of the community both within and outside of Singapore.
Further info regarding this welfare organisation is available at
Sathya Sai Social Service (4S)
2 Buangkok Green
Singapore 539749
Tel: 6489 8534 | Fax: 6315 7843
exedir@4s.org.sg
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) of Singapore has appointed 4S as the Managing Agent of three Welfare Homes: Bukit Batok Home for the Aged, Tembusu Home at Pelangi Village and Thuja Home at Pelangi Village.
Volunteers are an integral and coordinated part of all 4S' programmes and services. To enhance the support provided by the volunteers, the Tembusu Volunteer Programme (TVP) was set up in February 2005 to put in place a structure for the recruitment, development, deployment and recognition of volunteers.
TVP aims to build up a trained volunteer corps for 4S’ programmes and services with the capability of reaching out and responding to the needs of the community both within and outside of Singapore.
Further info regarding this welfare organisation is available at
Sathya Sai Social Service (4S)
2 Buangkok Green
Singapore 539749
Tel: 6489 8534 | Fax: 6315 7843
exedir@4s.org.sg
May 29, 2012
Firefly Mission
Firefly Mission is an organization I get to know on Vesak day this year.
Based on the info as published on it's homepage, Firefly Mission is a humanitarian mission who's principles are based on Buddhist beliefs which encompass the message of Compassion, Kindness, Love, Integrity, Wisdom, Charity and Hope.
The organization's mission is to build a network of dedicated volunteers to bring forth Universal Love. This covers charity, medicine and education with the spirit of sincerity, integrity, trust and honesty. With love, compassion, joy and selfless giving, volunteers can strive to bring about paradise on earth, through helping the needy, giving joy and eliminating suffering.
What I really like about this organization is the fact that it is a 100% volunteer charitable organization. Nobody gets paid in this organization. The overhead is 0% because all volunteers work from their home or at volunteer’s office premises, wherever is convenient and is free of charge.
The cost of oversea traveling and its attendant cost is 100% borne by the volunteers. In other words, the volunteers in this organization donate both the time and money. This selfless giving is as a result of the volunteers’ recognition that they are in such a privileged position to give than to receive.
Based on the info as published on it's homepage, Firefly Mission is a humanitarian mission who's principles are based on Buddhist beliefs which encompass the message of Compassion, Kindness, Love, Integrity, Wisdom, Charity and Hope.
The organization's mission is to build a network of dedicated volunteers to bring forth Universal Love. This covers charity, medicine and education with the spirit of sincerity, integrity, trust and honesty. With love, compassion, joy and selfless giving, volunteers can strive to bring about paradise on earth, through helping the needy, giving joy and eliminating suffering.
What I really like about this organization is the fact that it is a 100% volunteer charitable organization. Nobody gets paid in this organization. The overhead is 0% because all volunteers work from their home or at volunteer’s office premises, wherever is convenient and is free of charge.
The cost of oversea traveling and its attendant cost is 100% borne by the volunteers. In other words, the volunteers in this organization donate both the time and money. This selfless giving is as a result of the volunteers’ recognition that they are in such a privileged position to give than to receive.
May 28, 2012
Vipassana Meditation Retreat at Kota Tinggi
Bodhi Meditation Centre Vipassana Meditation Retreat at Kota Tinggi
Date : 16 – 23 June
Fee : $250 ($230 for members)
Closing date : 10 June
Please call 64549268 for more details.
Details Info at Singapore Bodhi Meditation Centre
Date : 16 – 23 June
Fee : $250 ($230 for members)
Closing date : 10 June
Please call 64549268 for more details.
Details Info at Singapore Bodhi Meditation Centre
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