SINGAPORE 2010 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (YOG) – WISHES FOR A GREEN YOG
April 18th, 2010
The Singapore 2010 YOG is less than half a year away! Together with the tenets for friendship, excellence and respect at the inaugural games, we have done a sampling of comments, wishes and hopes for youth to make the YOG one which is not only groundbreaking, but sustainable, green and something all can be proud of. Below are excerpts of suggestions collected from youths at the 2010 National Youth Environment Conference on 27 Mar 2010:
I’d like a green YOG by…
‘…using more renewable energy for the lighting, etc.’ - Alvita Lindy, Pasir Ris Secondary School
‘…recycling more things’ - Pan Fei, Pasir Ris Secondary School
‘…having a clean environment’ - Glenn Ang, Pasir Ris Secondary School
‘…putting more dustbins for convenience’ - Low Jin An, Pasir Ris Secondary School
‘…advocating green habits to YOG participants and audience’ - Jim Tan, Raffles Institution
‘…Reducing, Reusing and Recycling!’ - Koh Seok Pheng, Ngee Ann Secondary School
‘…using porcelain plates and cups that can be washed instead of styrofoam cups and plastic plates’ - Cheryl Tan, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
‘…being nice to everyone’ - Li Xingyu, Maris Stella High Shool
‘…not wasting’ - Dillon Wee, Maris Stella High Shool
‘…saving our earth!!’ - Joan, Nanyang Polytechnic
‘…not using disposable materials (e.g. cups)’ - Erica, Victoria Junior College
‘…having the YOG participants and spectators recycle all their used plastic cups’ - Yong Yun Hua, Republic Polytechnic
‘…ensuring everyone is aware of what they can do to have a green sustainable lifestyle’ - Lim Jing Kai, Republic Polytechnic
‘…helping the environment by reducing paper and plastic bottles in school canteen’ - Peh Xin Ni, Cindy, Republic Polytechnic
‘…not littering in Singapore’ - Lim Woon Ching, Nanyang Polytechnic
‘…having solar panels during the YOG’ - Marcus Tay, Singpore Organisatiion
‘…using green products ‘ - Chua Yoke Kwan, National Junior College
‘…recycling all the plastic bottles used by the athletes’ - Jason, GAHA
‘…separating the recyclable materials from the garbage.’ - Nurmulianee Binte Jumari, ITE College West (Clementi Campus)
‘…using less packaging for giveaway items such as the plastic bags that the sponsored shirts come in.’ - Ratih Pratiwi, ITE CFollege West Clementi
‘…saving water’ - Elffing, YMCA
‘…saving electricity’ - Chuchu Ji, YMCA
‘…not littering.’ - Shanthiya, ITE College East
‘…being the first games to propagate green values while being the educator, advocator and enabler for environmental conservation.’ - Mark Cheng, Avelife Foundation
‘…not changing soccer balls every game, just reusing them! In addition, athletes can just wash their shirts instead of changing into new ones. The organisers could also ensure everyone attending the YOG brings their own water bottle instead of giving free plastic water bottles.’ - Adeline, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
‘…placing more rubbish bins around the area so that the audience is able to throw their rubbish. Giving them cloth bags to use rather than issuing plastic bags each time’ - Aaron, ITE (Bishan)
‘…not consuming too much food, causing more waste. ‘ - Shu Huey, Singapore Polytechnic
‘…having more trees around Singapore, and use of less plastic bags and paper cups.’ - Tay Pei Fen, ITE College East
‘…making the YOG logo out of recycled materials’ - Huong Gao, Republic Polytechnic
‘…using recycled materials for publicity and communication. And make the lights dimmer to save electricity.’ - Teo Hui Min, Temasek Polytechnic
‘…more solar panels (especially for sunny days) to light up the street lights -this would help conserve electricity.’ - Cherie, Nanyang Polytechnic
‘…using Recycled water bottles.’ - Joni Tan, Hong Kah Secondary School
‘…having athletes/participants use their own bottles instead of buying bottles for them/using disposables. Planting more plants along the street. Switching off handphones to save electricity. ‘ - Gan Shun Xian, St. Andrew’s Secondary School
‘…putting recycling bins at the venue to re-use resouces like paper’ - Shawn Chen,
‘…reusing towels to dry sweat after the athletes exercise’ - Wong Rui Jian, Tanglin Secondary School
‘…having more campaigns to educate people’ - Carlston Yong, Nanyang Polythenic
‘…recyling used sports equipment (eg. shuttlecocks), instead ot throwing them away’ - Tey Yi Kai, ACS (Independent)
‘…using energy efficient appliances (e.g. air conditioners, lights, etc.)’ - Sandra Cheok, St Margaret’s Secondary School
‘…trying to reduce the amount/intensity of lighting for tournaments that occur in the day’ - Jolene, St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School
‘…educating the athletes, letting them know the seriousness of Climate Change’ - Joel Lee,
‘…recycling unused material’ - Shaoze, Unity Secondary School
‘…reusing Sports equipment’ - Sarah Noble, St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School
‘…installing dual flushes in the toilets (allowing for “half flushes” to save water)’ - Lee Tzu Chieh, Pasir Ris secondary school
‘…using recycled material to provide drinks and food for the participants’ - Audri Gideon Hasibuan, Anglo Chinese School (Independent)
‘…using energy-saving lights in the stadiums’ - Benjamin Tay, ACS (Independent)
‘…reusing the sports equipment’ - Teo Bei Fang, Hua Yi Secondary School
‘…using your own bottle instead buying it ‘ - Goh Shi Ling, Hua Yi Secondary School
‘…getting people to bring their own bottles because bottle are made up of plastic which is hard to get rid of.’ - Andy Tan, St Patrick’s School
‘…cutting down on unnecessary freebies that are mass-produced but people will just throw away.’ - Chiong Si Hui Joyce, Hwa Chong Institution
‘…placing more recycling bins around the competition area’ - Tan Teck Woon , Mayflower Secondary School
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