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Consider courses like Technological Innovations Enhancing Urban Sustainability (College of Integrative Studies) or Corporate Sustainability & Business Development (Lee Kong Chian School of Business), and get a chance to develop practical solutions to real-world problems.

Imagine a notebook that never runs out of pages. What you write connects to your digital files or planner, and reusable paper erases clean after being wiped by a damp cloth. 

Diverse-city is a week-long SMU festival that promotes social integration and appreciation of ethnic and cultural identities to celebrate cultural diversity, organised by our SMU Icon (International Connections) club. 

We have 20 locations for collection of waste paper, and monthly collection dates for off-site shredding. All payments received from the sale proceeds will be credited into the SMU Staff Welfare Fund.  

Package Pals is co-founded by SMU undergraduate Rachel Han. Read about their startup journey here and join their monthly sorting sessions at Our Tampines Hub.

You can't finish that big pizza? Why not share it with your BFF? Save money, and cut down food wastage too! 

SMU VERTS is our environmental sustainability club. They promote eco-friendly habits and engage the SMU community through hands-on workshops and other activities.

By cutting your shower time from 10 minutes to 5, you can save about 47.3 litres of water each time.

SUTD-SMU Double Degree Programme alum Pei Shan founded UglyFood with a mission to eliminate food waste and revamp the food ecosystem. They aim to make sustainability a part of people’s everyday lives. Check them out!

Bring your pre-loved denim jeans to The SMU Shop, and we will transform them into creative new merchandise such as bags and pouches! This is a partnership with SMU Artfest 2022 Lost & Found.

Alum Joline Tang's Sustainability Project, Kāfēi, aims to repurpose used coffee grounds, upcycling them to soaps, transform them into body scrubs, or make them into fertilisers. Donate yours, or engage them to conduct upcycling workshops.

Download the SMU Resilience app today on the Apple App Store!

Don't leave that tap running while you brush your teeth or lather soap on your face and body. Install low-flow fixtures to save water. See more from Public Utilities Board (PUB), Singapore's National Water Agency.

Meditating for 5 minutes a day can improve your quality of life. Resilience is one of the key benefits from a mindfulness practice. 

Out of our 150 SMU clubs showcased in Vivace, our annual CCA fair, there is surely something for you. Time to make new friends!

Buy only what you need. Consider our SMU Shop Sustainability collection created by our own students and alumni entrepreneurs.

Volunteer with NEA, Singapore Environment Council, or one of the many green groups in Singapore. Join the “Bring Your Own” (BYO) movement, encouraging Singaporeans to use reusable bags at supermarkets. The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) has more.

Participate in Mental Health Week this year which focuses on the 4 aspects of physical resilience - sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and creating a safe environment for oneself. 

Alum Joline Tang's Sustainability project, A Million Books, was born with a mission to rehome preloved books. All profits are used to support tree planting efforts in Singapore. You can participate by donating or buying used books, or even organise a book donation drive. 

Do you have an idea for a project that supports environmental sustainability and involves the community? The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) SG Eco Fund offers financial support for ideas that create positive impact.

Donate A4 paper (1 side blank), scrap fabrics, beverage carton, foam pump bottles, or other useful items. The Sustainability Project is started by SMU Alum Joline Tang.

Our Voices Unit within the Student Services Hub supports students (regardless of gender) affected by harassment or violence - including cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Don’t leave the house without a full reusable water bottle. Instead of ordering coffee to go (ta-bao), order coffee ‘to stay’. When placing orders for food online, choose the ‘no cutlery’ option. 

Our counsellors in the Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre promotes intellectual and emotional wellbeing, and provides a safe space for students who require a reprieve from the rigours of academic life.

Write before you go to bed. Even if you think of things that may seem small, this is a good way to learn to appreciate what you have and be happy.

SMU is serviced by 2 MRT stations (Bras Basah on Circle line, Bencoolen on Downtown) and many bus stops, so take your pick!

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Using a fan consumes 1/10 of the electricity as compared to an air-conditioner, which means a savings of about $840 a year!

This major offered by the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, the first of its kind in Singapore, develops a basic understanding of issues such as climate change, marine pollution, the depletion of natural resources, and poverty. 

We have 7 numbers of EV Charging Stations at Administration, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Yong Pung How School of Law's car park for use by SMU faculty, staff, and students who own an Electric Vehicle.

Support our farmers, improve our food resilience. Local produce is fresher, closer to home and thus have a lower carbon footprint.

We don’t need to stress enough how polluted our waters are. Beach Clean Ups will not solve the cause of our pollution, but it is time for us to clear the mess we have made. Sponsor, attend or organise one.

Consider alternative travel options like rail (sleeper to high-speed), car or coach when travelling in the European regions. 

The SMU librarians have curated a list of e-books and resources to guide you in sustainable living. Check them out!

Project Midori is a student-led SMU community service programme, driven by a group of undergraduates who are passionate about reducing food wastage. Check out the Instagram page!

If you turn off your appliances using the remote control, they continue to draw power, so switch them off at the power socket. Learn more tips by our National Environment Agency.

Volunteer to be a peer counsellor and help your fellow schoolmates in distress. Or, reach out to a peer if you need a listening ear and emotional support in times of need.

If you must fly, choose Economy Class, non-stop, direct flights, fuel-efficient carriers, airlines/hubs that use sustainable aviation fuel, or offsetting schemes.

United Nations carbon footprint calculator shows your carbon footprint across household, transport, and lifestyle categories. Your results are then displayed alongside the country’s average and the world’s average.

Choosing a plant-based diet two to three times a week may make you feel more refreshed and healthy, and also help to lower your carbon footprint! See the many vegetarian options available at our F&B outlets. 

Do you know our SMU Koufu is the first food court in Singapore to stop using plastic straws? Bring your own reusable straw when you dine here.