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I have learned that companies Conclusion
can reduce their negative
impact on the environment by The landscape industry is an integral part of Singapore’s
improving water and electricity local economy. Parks and green spaces are an integral
usage efficiencies, waste part of urban living to promote good health and mental
management, and switching wellbeing. There is always a green space that needs
to bio-friendly alternatives. maintenance in Singapore. It is therefore crucial for the
As we further our education, landscape industry to adopt environmentally sustainable
we can also help others practices.
Yu Jun understand sustainability and
the importance of natural Prince’s Landscape has been supportive and open to
resources. Many companies can start being sustainable adopting positive eco-solutions. Despite the challenging
by training employees on the importance of sustaining Covid-19 situation in Singapore, the company still
the environment by thinking of alternative solutions supported the environmental review work, and we are
such as using non-polluting chemicals and shredding grateful.
horticulture waste to make compost for plants instead of
just going to the landfills. Gathering and implementing From the environmental review, several eco-solutions
ideas from colleagues and employees should be part were identified and recommended. A drip-irrigation
of the business culture. It is vitally important to have system with an automated timer and hose nozzles was
a 'green' mindset and be committed to including implemented in a trial area. From the trial, it is clear that
environmental sustainability in business practices. greater efficiency of water usage is readily achievable.
An estimated savings of $3,689.80 can be achieved. A
saving of an equivalent of 1010.9 kg CO emission was
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achieved. This presents a win-win for both the company
and the environment.

It is encouraging to see that Prince’s Landscape has not
stopped trying to be more environmentally sustainable
in its operations despite the uncertain economic outlook
and is committed to implementing our eco-solutions.

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