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Tzu Chi Singapore environmental sustainability day where you can recycle many items

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Upcoming: Tzu Chi Sustainability Day

The 3rd Sunday of every month is Tzu Chi Environmental Sustainability Day! .

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National Deposit Scheme aka Return Right Starts Apr 1

Singapore’s new Beverage Container Return Scheme, which adds a 10-cent refundable deposit to eligible drink cans and plastic bottles, is now in operation.

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[Ongoing] New2U: Donate your housewares

Got surplus housewares! Here's a great chance to donate them for a good cause.

An ad calling for luggage donations, featuring a pink suitcase graphic and a QR code for drop-off locations.

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[Ongoing] Wanted: Used Suitcases

Donate your old luggage to help migrant workers.

Donation Drives

TWC2 needs Laptops!

Help support upskilling! Do you have a working laptop to spare that has Windows 10? Here's a great chance for you to donate it to a good cause.

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Wanted: Used Towels and Pet Supplies

Do you have clean towels or bedding suitable for a dog? Here's your chance to earn some good karma!

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Recyclopedia Search Tips.

How to get more out of Recyclopedia.sg

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[Ended] Until 26 Nov: Fairprice Share-A-Textbook 2025

Got some old textbooks? Now's your chance to pass them on for good.

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National Deposit Scheme aka Return Right Starts Apr 1

Singapore’s new Beverage Container Return Scheme, which adds a 10-cent refundable deposit to eligible drink cans and plastic bottles, is now in operation.

people cleaning a trash-covered beach with yellow bags. The word "CLEANUPS" appears in bold, colorful text.

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Get involved in Cleanups!

Want to get involved in a cleanup? Here are the gurus.

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Can you give a talk to my Organisation?

Looking for a speaker for your event?

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New Bloobin AI Chatbot launched

Adding AI to the #recycleright search engine has resulted in a great new user friendly way to find out what goes in a blue bin.

Close-up of a landfill with piles of sparkling, multicolored glass shards under bright sunlight.

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Why I avoid single-use glass

A personal perspective: why choosing plastic over glass sometimes makes sense.

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Why your PET cup won't get recycled

Why is a perfectly recyclable material not getting recycled? It's not your fault.

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How can we improve recycling rates? A new perspective.

It's time to stop berating consumers with #recycleright and step back. We are not seeing the forest for the trees.

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Glass versus Plastic: Debunking the Myth

In Singapore, when it comes to single-use materials, plastic is a much better choice than glass.

Donation Drives

Upcoming: Tzu Chi Sustainability Day

The 3rd Sunday of every month is Tzu Chi Environmental Sustainability Day! .

Donation Drives

[Ongoing] New2U: Donate your housewares

Got surplus housewares! Here's a great chance to donate them for a good cause.

Donation Drives

[Ongoing] Wanted: Used Suitcases

Donate your old luggage to help migrant workers.

Donation Drives

TWC2 needs Laptops!

Help support upskilling! Do you have a working laptop to spare that has Windows 10? Here's a great chance for you to donate it to a good cause.

Donation Drives

Wanted: Used Towels and Pet Supplies

Do you have clean towels or bedding suitable for a dog? Here's your chance to earn some good karma!

Donation Drives

[Ended] Until 26 Nov: Fairprice Share-A-Textbook 2025

Got some old textbooks? Now's your chance to pass them on for good.

Poster for "Our Neighbours Bazaar" with collection from 21/10 to 30/11 and bazaar on 7-8/12 at Gek Poh Ville CC

Donation Drives

[Ended] Until Nov 30: Gek Poh Ville Bazaar Drive 2025

Give your things a second change and help raise funds for the community.

Donation Drives

[Ended] 14 June: Singapore Really Really Free Market #85

Bring what you want to give away, talk what you need. Everything is free!

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Recyclopedia Search Tips.

How to get more out of Recyclopedia.sg

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Do I need to remove labels from my containers?

No you don't, but you can.

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Is your textile bin overflowing? Do this...

No we don't operate these bins. But we know who does...

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Can Shoes be Recycled in Singapore?

Yes, no, maybe... Can you repeat the question? A quick overview of when and where you can recycle shoes in Singapore.

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Your Trash could be a Smash!

Do you have stuff destined for the trash? It's just possible it is suitable for a bit of smash therapy...

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Find drop-off locations near me!

Trying to find a nearby bin? We've got you covered...

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Easy Guide to Recycling

Download this guide to make recycling easier. These simple rules of thumb will make recycling a breeze.

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Need Junk Removal in Singapore? Read this first.

People often come to us about junk removal. We don't provide such a service but can offer tips on what to look for if you are trying to dispose of items in the most sustainable way.