No air-con, please: How to stay cool with eco-friendly ways

Mr Tan Hang Chong uses a wooden mat placed on his bed as a way to keep cool in his Woodlands flat. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Mr Tan Hang Chong opens the windows to let more fresh air into his Woodlands flat. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
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SINGAPORE – Some Singapore residents are holding fast against the allure of air-conditioning and seeking environment-friendly ways of keeping cool amid the heatwave.

The soaring mercury of recent months has seen energy bills inching upwards as Singaporeans turn down the thermostat indoors.

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