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National Environment Agency

Short, thundery showers expected in S’pore in first half of July but drier conditions may kick in

Localised thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on several days in the first two weeks of July. However, drier conditions are forecast in the second week of the month.
Localised thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on several days in the first two weeks of July. However, drier conditions are forecast in the second week of the month.

Forum: Are anti-littering measures working?

Forum: Parental guidance can add to in-school civic education

askST: Why is there so much rubbish on the beach in East Coast Park?

Singapore’s battle against marine trash is a joint effort helmed by both volunteers and the authorities.
Singapore’s battle against marine trash is a joint effort helmed by both volunteers and the authorities.

From beer byproducts to tuna: S’pore firms work to transform food waste into new, useful products

Mottainai Food Tech collects barley spent grains from breweries and other companies and converts them into plant-based tuna flakes through fermentation.
Mottainai Food Tech collects barley spent grains from breweries and other companies and converts them into plant-based tuna flakes through fermentation.

Forum: NEA acts firmly against litterbugs, including recalcitrant offenders

Fewer rat burrows uncovered in first quarter of 2026, as the authorities continue cleanliness blitz

A major part of tackling rats involves removing their food source.
A major part of tackling rats involves removing their food source.

New research centre to turn trash at Singapore’s sole landfill on Semakau into treasure

Singapore has launched a research centre to give Semakau Landfill a new lease of life.
Singapore has launched a research centre to give Semakau Landfill a new lease of life.

Zero Waste Masterplan to be reviewed as Singapore recycles less, disposes more

The domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent to 11 per cent over the same period, while the non-domestic recycling rate fell from 73 per cent to 67 per cent.
The domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent to 11 per cent over the same period, while the non-domestic recycling rate fell from 73 per cent to 67 per cent.

NEA increases anti-littering patrols after online photos of rubbish near Boon Lay MRT station

The National Environment Agency on June 16 said it is aware of concerns over cleanliness in the vicnity of Boon Lay MRT station, and has stepped up enforcement through regular patrols.
The National Environment Agency on June 16 said it is aware of concerns over cleanliness in the vicnity of Boon Lay MRT station, and has stepped up enforcement through regular patrols.

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