Project ECO 2024 Environment Protection : Secondary School

See how secondary schools across Singapore are championing environmental causes through student-led projects. Explore their efforts in recycling, waste reduction, and upcycling in Project ECO 2024.

Last updated 19 May 2026

Project E.C.O 2024 - Environment Protection - Secondary

Saint Andrew’s Secondary School – Gold

The project aimed to advocate recycling and foster environmental responsibility within the school community. Students researched and developed strategies to promote recycle right habits and reduction of plastic waste.

Student-led initiatives included creation of posters to place around the school, hosting regular morning assembly announcements, organising campaign such as "Skip the Straw Day", collaborating with canteen vendors to reduce plastic waste by not providing straws and to further raise awareness about the challenges of recycling due to contamination.

Students sit on a hall floor watching peers present a "Saints Recycle" slideshow on stage.

Sharing on the importance of recycling right at assembly

Students and adults gather around project displays in a school hall during what appears to be a science fair.

Saints Care Day @ St Andrew’s Secondary School

Large group of students posing in a school hall at STARm 2024 event with a Guardians of Celesta backdrop.

Camp STARm where students shared their recycling efforts with students from 5 other primary schools in Singapore.

At a leadership camp, Camp STARm, Green Envoys educated participants from other schools on recycling and the environmental impact of using straws, distributing pamphlets and organising activities to spread awareness on sustainability.

Springfield Secondary School – Silver

Springfield Secondary School launched a year-long sustainability initiative from January to November 2024, focusing on reducing food waste and improving energy efficiency, aligned with the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Activities included recycling competitions and the installation of ECO-digesters to process food waste. The Clean Plate initiative encouraged mindful consumption to reduce food waste.

A young girl in school uniform deposits food scraps into a green composting machine near colored recycling bins.

Sec 2 ALP students participated in a hands-on session on effective composting methods.

The school assessed its recycling infrastructure, conducted sustainability surveys, and organised events like Earth Hour to raise climate awareness. A key part of the initiative was community involvement and outreach, where Student Environment Ambassadors participated in the Tampines 4Rs Exhibition at Our Tampines Hub, promoting composting and sustainable practices. Workshops on sustainability and composting were also held for Northoaks Primary School Student Leaders/Key Personnels.

A group of students and adults pose together in a shopping mall atrium near a Springfield Secondary School display board.

Environment Ambassadors participated in the launch of the Tampines 4Rs Exhibition at Our Tampines Hub (OTH) on 17 November 2024. The event was graced by Minister Masagos Zulkifli, Mayor Desmond Choo, and Dr. Charlene Chen, the 2nd Advisor to Tampines GRC GROs.

Instagram post on Tampines 4Rs Exhibition on 17 Nov 2024, by Our Tampines Hub (OTH): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCqT141Nrwg/?igsh=MnA0Z21scjM1bTAx

A large group of students and adults pose together in a classroom, many holding small potted plants.

Environment Ambassadors and Temasek Holdings staff, were guided by members from Edible Garden City to learn how to pot a plant using the propagation method.

Student-designed murals reinforced the school’s commitment to sustainability, embedding eco-friendly values into its culture. The initiative empowered students to advocate for sustainability, inspiring both the school and local residents to embrace greener, more sustainable lifestyles.

Naval Base Secondary School – Bronze

The project aimed to raise awareness about reducing textile and paper waste in the school and local community through hands-on upcycling activities.

Eco Ambassadors repurposed old textiles into useful items, i.e tote bags, while Secondary 3 Eco Board Councillors taught 50 kindergarten students, staff, and parents from PCF Sparkletots how to upcycle clothes into bracelets during their Environment Fest.

Students also processed recycled paper into eco-friendly Teacher’s Day gifts, promoting sustainability. The project successfully engaged participants in creative upcycling, fostering environmental stewardship and awareness about the impact of waste.

Students in navy blue uniforms gather outdoors near bags of donated goods beside a colorful school building.

Collaboration with partners to collect recyclables from the community.

Four students in a school laboratory work around a black bench with a large tray of liquid and lab equipment.

Unwanted papers are collected from students, staff and the community to be made into recycled paper as part of the annual upcycling gift for staff during Teachers’ Day.

The initiatives have encouraged students to embrace sustainable fashion and recycling practices, extending its impact to the wider community. There are plans to instil sustainable practices through continued collaboration with PCF Sparkletots to organise upcycling workshops for future events.

Young children sit at tables in a classroom decorated with an Upcycling Day banner, supervised by older students in red jerseys.

Collaboration with SparkleTots during their Environment Festival to conduct an upcycling workshop on making bracelets from old textiles.

Colorful illustration of diverse people planting trees, gardening, and cleaning up a green outdoor area together.