Adopt a Block empowers youths to be changemakers, sparking awareness and support for sustainability.
NYP adopted three residential blocks in Teck Ghee when this initiative was launched in June 2024. Since then, 180 students from the Geo Council and the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Students’ Club have been engaging residents to encourage sustainable lifestyle habits.
Highlights
Getting to know residents
At the Adopt a Block launch, 160 residents picked up tips on saving water and electricity, upcycling, and urban gardening, alongside ALBA's e-waste collection and NEA's water conservation education.
Visit to our greenhouse
Our students hosted 20 Teck Ghee residents at NYP School of Engineering's greenhouse to learn how innovation helps to increase stable yield in vegetable production.
Managing food waste
14 residents visited Our Tampines Hub to observe how food waste is treated and recycled into fertiliser and non-potable water with their eco-digester system.
Household visits
55 students visit residents at their doorsteps to encourage reduced water and energy consumption. They also share ways to adopt recycling and green habits at home.
"It was inspiring to see how enthusiastic they were about the idea of giving second-hand items a new life. Their excitement and willingness to take in these items gave me a sense of hope that more people will understand and adopt this practice, which reduces waste and preserves our precious natural resources."
Lee Quan Yao
Year 3 Student, Diploma in Architecture
Vice President, Geo-Council
Overall Student-in-Charge of Adopt a Block
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