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In my opinion, the project recycling of materials, reduced carbon emissions,
offered many opportunities for and reduced operating costs for the company. Other
students, the company and the similar SMEs in Singapore would benefit from adopting
environment. Borrowing a quote similar good environmental practices in their business
from Neil Armstrong, ’one small operations to enhance overall sustainability and improve
step for man, one giant leap for profitability.
humankind.’ If more companies
put in the effort, Singapore will
become a greener place for
Wai Loon everyone. Our team would like
to thank the NYAA, HSBC, Prof
Jeff and Rheem Singapore for
supporting our learning and
understanding of climate change and the opportunity
for companies in Singapore to cut carbon emissions and
save on business operating costs.
Figures 9 and 10 are from the internet.

Conclusion References

Due to the current generation of economic 1. Rheem 2019 Sustainability Progress Report Year
developments, most countries have contributed One – 2019
negatively to the environment with the extensive
use of natural resources and production of waste and 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheem_
production. Therefore, emphasis on the management Manufacturing _Company
of waste has become an integral part of sustainable
development. There are significant issues associated 3. Rheem Manufacturing Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd
with unauthorized waste disposal practices due to the
lack of proper waste management. This has significantly 4. https://www.rheemasia.com/ about/
impacted our natural environment.
5. Carbon Footprint Calculator – carbonfootpint.com,
Therefore, the need for proper waste management must https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx
be developed from the primary level of public education,
and properly planned management programs also need 6. Carbon Footprint Calculator for Corrugated,
to be introduced into the current waste management https://www.corrugated.org/carbon-footprint-
system (refer to Figures 9 & 10). Implementing our eco- calculator/
solution at Rheem Singapore has resulted in enhanced

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