Welcome to our first themed post! 🚩

In this post, we'd dive deep into the heart of FnS - the Gardening Interest Group, and how they repurpose stuff in PH🌱
 
Take-home Recyclable Pots 🌸
The Gardening IGLs had an idea - to let everyone have the chance to plant with their own hands. The sustainable way to do this? Plastic bottles. 

Some who didn't manage to get their hands on plastic bottles settled for creative alternatives - Milo boxes, yoghurt cups...you name it! 💡

Cardboard Composting📦   
Gardening IG makes their own compost from a very unlikely material - cardboard.

Indeed, its relatively quick decomposing makes cardboard a handy source of carbon for the soil. Plus, the pros go on...odor-free, easy to use and most importantly, accessible.
     
Terrarium Stones🪨 
Do you know that the stones in the previous FnS Terrarium Workshop were from PH's very own garden❓  

The Gardening IGLs still have stones to clear, so if you're interested, Gardening IG is definitely welcoming help!

[A message from 🍏PH F&S🍏]

Hi PHam!

Midterms making you frazzled and worn out?? 🤯 Time to slow down and enjoy a trip down to Little Farms Explorers on 14 October, 9AM where you will experience the greener side of life! 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

For just $10, you can experience a full farm tour AND learn to build your own aquaponics set up to bring home, together with a potted herb! 🤭🪴✨

One way transportation will be provided for those coming from PH at 8:15 AM 🚌💨💨

<Sign up now!>
http://bit.ly/LittleFarmPH

Love,
FnS🌻

(P.S. Join us at Bukit Merah View Food Centre for lunch at your own cost and convienience 🤤)

Sign ups will be open till 13 Oct, 2359!! See you there 🫶🫶

For any queries, please contact @yaangggs (Wei Yang)

Hi PHam!🍃🌿

As Halloween is around the corner, PH F&S is introducing our Halloween Upcycling Decoration Event👻👻! This year, we will be making decorations to bring in 🎃Halloween ambiance🕸🕷 into PH residential areas and getting experience with upcycling to reduce waste in PH.☘️ Register HERE and come down with your friends for a spooktacular crafting session! 🎨

📅Date: 24/10/2023 Tuesday
🕐Time: 7pm-9pm

Join https://t.me/phfns for more FnS updates!!

Welcome to our second themed post! 🚩

In this post, we'll be taking a look at the fluffy members of SG wildlife - the Smooth-coated Otters! ... and what to do if you see them 👀

The group of 4 otters was spotted trotting along Science Park Road on 30th September 2023, right outside PGP 🦦🌊

🫶🏻If you happen to see otters anywhere, here are a few DOs and DONTs!

DO
✔️Ensure your pets are leashed to avoid scuffles
✔️Observe at a distance, especially if you spot otter pups

DO NOT
❌ Use flash photography as the otters may be startled
❌ Feed them food, which may lead to behavioural changes

If there are any otter sightings, feel free to report them to Otterwatch on Facebook! 🌱This allows experts and conservationists to track their movement easily

Otters are an important part of the Singaporean ecosystem, and is also an indirect indicator of water quality💧Being listed as a Vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, let us protect these cute friends of ours together! 🦦

🪴PH nature walk☀️

Stressed about finals? Want a breath of fresh air? 😵‍💫Take a short break from it all by joining us on a nature walk @ Labrador Park!🌳

Get a chance to learn about the diverse flora and fauna in Labrador Park, while participating in exciting group challenges to win prizes 🦜 You can also look forward to a FREE lunch at McDonald's 👀😋

So what are you waiting for? Sign up here now!

☔️ P.S. In case of bad weather, the nature walk will be postponed to 18 Nov 👀

📅 Date: 11/11/2023 Saturday
🕘Time: 9am-12pm (Meet at PH Foyer at 9am)

Welcome to our fourth themed post! 🚩

Did you know that Singapore's Semakau landfill 🏝 , which began operations in 1999, is expected to be filled by 2035?

😷Every year, almost 8 million tonnes of waste is added to the island, but we can all do our part to reduce this figure...by ♻️ RECYCLING! ♻️

✨Hold on!! We know you all love Earth as much as we do, but even recycling has rules:

DO
♻️check if your plastic is recyclable (applies to PET, HDPE and PP plastic)
♻️rinse food containers before recycling (and dry them thx!)

Please do NOT
❌recycle styrofoam or food-stained packagings
❌recycle food waste or e-waste (those require special bins)

❗️Did you know❗️
Certain pantries in PH have been equipped with recycling bins? 👀 The pantries included are the 23/B1, 23/1, 23/2, 23/4, 23/5 and 25/2!

🌱The more we recycle correctly, the more we can reduce the amount of waste sent to Semakau landfill🙌🏻

If you are unsure whether an item is recyclable, do not hesitate to check the government's CGS website!