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2.2 Environmental Sustainability - Coggle Diagram
2.2 Environmental Sustainability
Energy and water-efficient design approaches for buildings and landscapes
smart technology and eco-friendly features
Examples
Under the Housing Development Board (HDB) Green Towns Programme, cool paint is going to be used in neighbourhoods to lower temperatures by up to 2 degrees Celsius, reducing energy for consumption of fans and air conditioners
Water harvested from rain is used for block washing of void decks and corridors to reduce water consumption
NEWater uses reverse osmosis to procure clean water from toilet flush water
Ample Protection for Nature
wildlife can thrive
human and wildlife can coexist
efforts to protect existing native species, habitats, and ecosystems
re-establish species that once existed
provide wide variety of habitats
adequate shelter and food for more species to thrive
Having facilities that support waste minimisation and recycling
conveniently located recycling facilities
recycling bins around estates encourage residents to recycle
high population density produce enough waste
adequate waste to be collected and recycled in an economically viable manner
encourage recycling through neighbourhood-scale recycling activities by town council
put up posters to educate residents to recycle properly
reduce consumption