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Review of Eco-Solutions by SME Undertaking this sustainability
Management project has benefitted me in various
ways. It increased my awareness of
• The eco-solution based on converting the condensate environmental issues and provided
to sanitiser was well received. Currently, the company a platform to sharpen my soft skills
is purchasing sanitisers for their employees. The via communication with company
Management approved to proceed to build a 50-litre management.
portable electrolyser unit to produce the sanitiser.
Radianawati It is alarming to realize that our
• The company accepted the eco-solution of using the planet will experience an unfavourable increase in global
condensate for washing the workshop floor. temperature above 3.0 C by the end of the century. The
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emission of greenhouse gasses (GHG) is the leading
• As for using condensate on machines as part of
cutting fluid and dielectric fluid, the company agreed it cause of this increase. Carbon dioxide (CO ) is one of the
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is a good idea. However, they would like further study leading GHG gases.
the feasibility before implementation.
Performing an Environment Review at CKE Manufacturing
has allowed me to understand how various company
Student’s Reflection operations affect the environment. The use of electricity,
water and other raw materials are essential for the

As a mechanical discipline student, company to function. However, we must use them
venturing into building an actual wisely to reduce their impact on the environment.
electrolysis unit was challenging, as
we do not have a strong chemistry Awareness of the impact follows with a change of attitude
background. By seeking advice and on our part. As individuals, we can reduce our carbon
conducting our research, we were footprint by being conscious of our daily practices,
able to overcome this challenge. looking into how these practices affect the environment
Alfrance and adopting Good Environmental Practices to minimise
Most of Singapore’s electricity comes from the burning the impact. Methods like substituting air-conditioning
of natural gas. Singapore gradually shifting towards units with fans and recycling used water for other
purposes increase environmental sustainability and
using a more efficient Combined Cycle Gas Turbine reduce cost.
(CCGT) will lower the emission of CO . However, this is
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not a complete solution to environmental issues. Every
individual has to be environmentally responsible to
do their part. We could do more to create awareness
among people on climate change. Climate change
knowledge can be taught through enrichment modules
in school, activities in community centres and sharing
through social media.

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