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To be more economical, Mr Chong highlighted that he Carbon emission is the release
would wait until the majority are spoilt and replace them of carbon into the atmosphere.
with LED lights. We recommend replacing them sooner Greenhouse gas emissions are the
as the recovery of costs can be within a timeframe of 12 main contributors to climate change.
months. I learnt that there are ways to help the
environment and save expenses for
Mr Chong shared that he is very grateful for this project the business. By doing this project,
because it allows future generations to understand I understand how I can help the
the climate situation better. This project also gave the Jia Yuan environment by reducing my carbon
students more situational awareness and identified footprint. I know LED can reduce carbon emission;
improvements in current business operations to hence, I will try to persuade my dad to change my house
enhance environmental sustainability and reduce lights to LED. Not only I can help save the environment,
carbon emissions. and my dad can also save some money.

The SME has agreed to incorporate our recommendations Through this project, I am also more self-conscious
into their business operations and has already reduced about the environment. Whenever I go to a new place, I
carbon emissions and generated cost savings. Mr Chong will observe the aircon’s temperature and lighting type.
hopes the students will feel the urge to take the lead to If the temperature is not set to 25 C and the company is
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be environmentally friendly. not using LED, I will tell the management and advocate
for the green movement.
Student’s Reflection
For my daily school, I will put in more effort to recycle
Waste reduction, also known as papers or reduce printing. If I see my friends doing
source reduction, uses less material excessive and unnecessary printing, I will remind them
and energy to minimise waste to go digital to minimize printing and save trees.
generation and preserve natural
resources. Reducing, reusing, and
recycling materials are essential
factors for maintaining the ability
of future generations to meet their
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own needs. I now understand the
importance of sustainability. As more people become
educated to do similar projects, it will help change our
way of life to become more environmentally sustainable.

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