Sustainable Living in Singapore
The government of Singapore has stepped in again. However, in ways that will benefit the rest of the world as well as the country, in terms of the environment. The belief is that it is now the responsibility of everyone to come together and fix the sick environment. There are government mandates as well as government reimbursement programs available. This is a long term program, with the realization that these problems of the pollution and energy usage cannot be fixed overnight. The people involved will need to endure and persevere in the continued care of the environment. The technology has become so advanced that to turn away from the possibilities now is not only a ridiculous notion, but quite a dangerous one as well. And some of the technology has become so advanced that at this point it is becoming less expensive for consumers to take advantage of and utilize the means of alternative energy. One of the government mandates requires big business such as resorts, restaurants and five star hotels Singapore to install water conservation devices in the toilets, urinals and taps. Not only has this cut down on the water usage in the city, but the continued incentive has been a noticeable reduction on the water bills for these establishments. Research and development has been underway for many years, on creating a viable means of desalination plants, thus furthering conservation and making the most of natural resources. Also a mandate for these big businesses as well as large apartment buildings and condominiums is a mandatory recycling program, which will be in effect by the end of 2009. Many of the landfills on the island have already been converted into eco-parks, wherein scientists and researchers are discovering new ways of recycling and new forms of renewable energy sources.
The government reimbursement programs include funding for the installation of the water saving devices as well as the installation of solar panels. Companies using air conditioning for big buildings will need to insure that they are using the most current and ecologically friendly models of air conditioners, and the government will provide rebates for this as well, sometimes picking up at least 80 percent of the cost to the consumer. Hybrid cars, the rebate program for those choosing to purchase alternative means of transportation has been extended to run throughout 2011. Giving people time to save up to buy these energy efficient vehicles, and then giving them a little bit back for their effort and continued dedication to the protection and care of the earth and her environment.
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