According to the World Meteorological Organisation, 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time in a single year. The past decade has also been the warmest on record, keeping sustainability and climate action at the centre of global conversations.

This World Environment Day, themed “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” encourages communities to take meaningful steps #NowForClimate and help shape the world our children grow up in.

With the June holidays here, it is the perfect time to slow things down and spend more quality time with the kids.

From immersive conservation experiences to hands-on sustainability workshops, there are many ways to turn everyday family outings into shared moments of discovery and connection.

If you are looking for family-friendly activities to try together, here are some interactive experiences that make learning about the environment fun, hands-on, and engaging for curious young minds.

Dive into Marine Conservation with The Coral Keepers at The Children’s Museum Singapore

Coral reefs, often known as the rainforests of the sea, are home to approximately 25% of the world’s marine species despite covering only 0.1% of the ocean floor. They also play a vital role in protecting coastlines by absorbing wave energy and supporting healthy marine ecosystems.

Families can discover the colourful world beneath the waves with The Coral Keepers, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore. Designed for children aged 6 to 12 years old, this immersive experience invites young explorers to step into the role of ocean heroes through storytelling, games, theatre, and hands-on craft activities inspired by coral reef conservation.

Held on 19, 20, 26, and 27 June 2026 at the Singapore Maritime Gallery, the programme encourages children to imagine how everyday actions can help care for marine ecosystems, while sparking curiosity through play and creativity.

You can register here for an unforgettable under-the-sea journey with your little adventurers.

Declutter for a Cause with Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre (HYC) x Cloop

Every year, the fashion industry contributes approximately 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while discarded clothing continues to add to one of the world’s fastest-growing waste challenges.

For a more meaningful day out with your loved ones, you can join Sort with Purpose: Volunteer with HYC x Cloop to roll up your sleeves and support a more circular future through simple hands-on activities.

Taking place on 21 June 2026 at Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, this community initiative brings participants together to sort and organise donated apparel, while offering deeper insights into local textile recovery practices and connecting with others who share an interest in sustainability and mindful consumption.

Suitable for all ages, this engaging session is a thoughtful way to spend the June holidays with your kids, while encouraging more mindful and sustainable everyday habits through reducing clothing waste.

You can sign up here to be part of the movement.

Cultivate Greener Habits with Kopitiam’s Free DIY Eco-Workshop

Producing a single toilet roll requires roughly 37 gallons of water, 1.5 pounds of wood, and 1.3 kilowatt per hour of electricity. While the cardboard core is often discarded, it can become the starting point for something greener.

Gather your family and head to Kopitiam’s Free DIY Biodegradable Seedling Pots Workshop on 20 June 2026 at Punggol Coast Hawker Centre, where toilet roll cores are given a fresh purpose. This hands-on experience introduces a simple way to upcycle them into biodegradable planters, making it an easy first step towards growing your own plants at home.

Available across multiple 30-minute sessions, the activity includes everything needed to get started, with soil and seedlings provided. Along the way, you will pick up practical planting know-how, explore creative low-cost ideas for greener living, and bring home a handcrafted creation ready to nurture.

Perfect for young children, this complimentary workshop is a fun way to spend time together while learning a skill that can be easily recreated with household items.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early to secure your preferred time slot.

Brew a Greener Future with Ludus Lab’s Grounds for Change Tour

A cup of kopi, a sheltered walkway, and even leftover coffee grounds may appear to have little in common, but Ludus Lab’s Grounds for Change Tour with Composting Workshop reveals how these everyday elements connect to Singapore’s wider sustainability and climate adaptation efforts.

Spanning 2.5 hours across Jurong, this Go Green SG 2026 programme under Clean & Green Singapore Experiences brings visitors through eco-focused spaces such as the J-Walk Network and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where climate-responsive design, natural cooling, and green infrastructure support Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 goals for a more resilient future.

The tour also includes a hands-on composting session at an agriculture research facility in Toh Guan, where recycled coffee grounds collected from local cafés are transformed into nutrient-rich compost that supports urban farming, biodiversity, and food resilience efforts. Along the way, you and your family can also meet community growers and agri-tech innovators shaping sustainable living in Singapore.

Suitable for anyone aged 7 and above, the programme runs every Thursday, with selected Clean & Green Singapore-supported sessions available at a subsidised rate.

Whether you are planning a fulfilling day out with your family, an impactful activity with your friends, or simply looking to embrace greener living, this sustainability tour offers a fresh perspective on the city you thought you knew.

Reserve your slot early to avoid missing out.

Leave a Greener Footprint with Every Step

This season, take the opportunity to slow down, explore the world around you, and create memories through experiences that celebrate biodiversity, sustainability, and the quiet beauty of nature woven into everyday life.

In celebration of World Environment Day, we are also inviting you to join our Facebook and Instagram Giveaway and be one of 10 lucky winners to take home a $30 eCapitaVoucher and a Geneco Green Starter Kit (worth $40) that consists of a foldable umbrella, reusable straw, and grocery net bag.

To participate, simply answer the question in our comments section: “Name 1 green activity from our blog that you would love to enjoy with your family this World Environment Day”. The contest ends on 30th June 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Together, let’s #PowerTheChange as we strive to do our part for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Mothers are often the quiet strength in our lives, shaping who we become through enduring care and support. They give without asking, and love without conditions, standing by us through every stage of our journey.

With Mother’s Day, 10 May 2026, approaching, this is a good time to make your gift a little more thoughtful. Instead of the usual choices, you can consider a gift that is meaningful, and eco-friendly.

In this guide, we have curated a selection of local brands that combine mindful design with sustainable values, so your gesture feels considered in more ways than one.

Pamper Her with Nourishing Skincare Rituals from A For Apothecary

In a world of complicated routines and endless products, simplicity can feel like a luxury.

If you are looking for a skincare gift that is gentle, purposeful, and ingredient-conscious, A For Apothecary is a thoughtful choice.

Founded in 2018 by Jingyi, the brand creates skin barrier-focused skincare designed to be calm, minimal, and suitable for sensitive skin at every stage of life, from cleansing oils and serums to face oils, masks, and body care.

Each product is made in small batches with minimal packaging, using ingredients like oat lipids, coconut oil, Australian beeswax, and Nilotica shea butter. Sourced from organic farms, dedicated farmers, and women-led cooperatives, every ingredient is chosen with care and crafted with intention, making sure that what becomes part of your daily ritual also supports the hands and communities behind it.

For tired mothers, sensitive skin, or anyone in need of a little extra support, this goes beyond skincare, supporting both your wellbeing and the environment.

Check out their full skincare collection here.

Delight Her with Signature Blends from TWG Tea

Mothers are often busy, moving from one thing to the next. This Mother’s Day and beyond, you can give her a reason to pause.

Known for their extensive collection, TWG Tea offers fine harvest tea and exclusive blends sourced from tea regions around the world, bringing a sense of refined simplicity to every cup.

Beyond their tea, the brand has also been building long-term relationships with tea plantations across Asia, Africa, and beyond, supporting farming communities while preserving traditional methods. This commitment is also reflected in their everyday practices, from biodegradable and recycled packaging for deliveries, to cotton teabags that are biodegradable and compostable at home.

From curated tea sets featuring signature blends and single estate teas, to elegant gift boxes with seasonal selections and wellness-focused infusions, there are plenty of gifting options to choose from. You can even pair them with accessories like porcelain teapots, fine cups, or tea filters, to create a complete tea ritual at home.

If you want to make the day even more special, you can take her to a TWG Tea Salon to enjoy a comforting cup of tea and tea-infused gourmet delicacies together.

Learn more about TWG Tea’s collections and experiences here.

Celebrate Her with Timeless Keepsakes from RISIS

Another beautiful way to express your love for your mother is by choosing something exquisite, personal and timeless.

RISIS offers a range of jewellery and lifestyle pieces, from gold-plated orchid necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and brooches to decorative items like ornaments, frames, and bonsai.

Inspired by nature, their collection features pieces created from real orchids and transformed into keepsakes that feel thoughtful, wearable or easy to display in everyday life.

You can also add a personal touch through bespoke services, from engraving to customising a piece that reflects her style.

What makes it even more special is the intention behind it. Sustainability sits at the heart of RISIS, from hypoallergenic cyanide-free gold and recycled materials to zero wastewater production and carbon-neutral shipping. It is a gentler approach to creating beauty, where every piece is made with care for both people and the environment.

Discover their full collection here or visit their boutiques to find a piece that complements your mother.

Support Her Wellbeing with Trident Air Purification Solutions

For mums who are always caring for others, a meaningful gift is one that quietly cares for her too — making her home feel a little lighter, calmer, and more restful.

Trident Air focuses on air purifiers designed to create a cleaner, healthier indoor environment. Using technologies like Air Activator™ and Air CAGE™, it works in a way that mirrors natural air purification, helping reduce pollutants, bacteria, and viruses so her space feels fresher and easier to breathe in.

Developed in collaboration with A*STAR, the technology works quietly in the background, supporting a healthier home with minimal upkeep needed. The filters can be washed and reused for years, helping to reduce waste and the need for replacements.

Browse their range here to find the right fit for her home.

Gifting with Purpose

This Mother’s Day and beyond, you can choose a gift that your mother will enjoy in her everyday life, while also supporting brands that are created with care for the environment and people.

As part of this celebration, you can also join our Facebook and Instagram Giveaway and be one of 10 lucky winners to take home a $30 eCapitaVoucher and a Geneco Green Starter Kit (worth $40) that consists of a foldable umbrella, reusable straw, and grocery net bag.

Simply answer the question in our comments section: “Name 1 sustainable brand featured in our blog that you would choose to gift your mum”. The contest ends on 31st May 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Together, let’s #PowerTheChange by creating lasting impact, and making every day matter.

Singapore has increased its 2030 solar deployment target to 3 gigawatt-peak (GWp), following the successful achievement of 2 GWp target ahead of schedule, accelerating the transition to cleaner energy by expanding solar deployment across more viable surfaces.

This Earth Month, you and your family can play a meaningful role in shaping a more sustainable future. The 2026 theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reminds us that collective action starts with everyday choices, whether it is at home, or at work.

As Singapore’s No. 1 Residential Electricity Retailer, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond Earth Month. Through supporting nationwide efforts like the National Parks Board’s (NParks) #OneMillionTrees Movement, we continue to play our part in building a greener Singapore, while inspiring everyone to do the same.

Here is how you and your family can make a difference this Earth Month.

Immerse Yourself in Nature with Ohmori

Caring for the environment can begin by taking time to reconnect with the world around you, and Sitting with the Sky, a gentle Forest Therapy session by Ohmori, offers a meaningful way to do so. Happening on Sunday, 26 April, from 4.30pm to 7pm at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this experience invites you to move at your own pace, take in your surroundings, and enjoy the calm of the evening sky.

As you wander among trees of varying shapes and textures, you may notice how each of them leans, stretches, or holds space around you. The walk leads to an open area where the sky stretches wide above, letting you rest your gaze on the clouds and evening hues. Through guided sensory practices and optional sharing, you are encouraged simply to be present—no performance, no expectations, just a gentle connection with nature.

Each session supports NParks’ Give To The Gardens Programme, with 10% of proceeds contributing to the maintenance of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Certified Forest Therapy Guide Long Yuan facilitates the sessions, creating a safe, healing space for participants to explore their own relationship with nature.

For more information and to book your session, visit ohmori.sg.

Grow Your Own Greens with Green Thumb

Gardening is a great way to reconnect with nature while making mindful choices that benefit your home and the environment. Green Thumb offers multiple workshops that give you the chance to learn practical, hands-on skills to cultivate herbs, vegetables, and edible greens right in your own space, all without fertilisers or pesticides.

In these 2 to 2.5-hour sessions, you and your family can turn kitchen scraps into seedlings, make natural fertiliser, and repurpose household items as garden pots. You will also learn to pot and repot plants, treat soil, and maximise limited space to grow more in less room. By nurturing your own plants, your family can enjoy fresh, healthy produce at home while reducing waste and your carbon footprint.

Each workshop includes starter materials and 30 days of follow-up support through a dedicated WhatsApp community of fellow gardening enthusiasts, so you can continue your gardening journey with confidence.

To learn more and sign up for the next session, visit here.

Get Moving for a Cause with Singapore Environment Council (SEC)

For families looking to stay active while supporting a meaningful cause, the Move for Earth Endurance Challenge is a rewarding way to do both.

Organised by SEC, this nationwide challenge turns everyday movement into environmental action. Every kilometre walked, run, cycled, or swum helps raise funds that support environmental education, wildlife and habitat protection, sustainable business practices, and the Singapore Green Label programme.

Getting started is simple: register for free, create your fundraising profile, and raise at least $30 to qualify for the leaderboard. Once set up, you can begin the challenge at your own pace, with activities tracked via the STRAVA app (or synced via Garmin).

To reach your fundraising target quickly, share your fundraising page with friends and family to rally support, and post your journey using #SECMoveForEarthChallenge to inspire others to join.

As you reach personal milestones, you will unlock achievements that recognise both your fundraising efforts and movement, from early achievements to special rewards like the Ollie the Otter plushie.

The challenge runs until 18 May 2026. Join today, track your progress, and make every kilometre count.

Sow Seeds of Change with NParks’ Plant-A-Tree Initiative

With a vision to transform Singapore into a “City in Nature,” NParks has already planted over 832,000 trees as of January 2026 as part of the #OneMillionTrees initiative, steadily progressing towards their goal of greening the nation with one million new trees by 2030. 

This Earth Day, we are proud to renew our pledge with another 250 trees for the next five years. As part of Geneco’s 8th Anniversary celebrations this year, we will be contributing the first batch of 50 trees through our annual Plant-A-Tree initiative. Having already exceeded our initial 250-tree pledge made in 2021 with a total of 450 trees planted, this renewed commitment will help continue expanding Singapore’s green canopy.

Creating a greener future takes all of us, and you can join the movement too. Whether by sponsoring a tree or rolling up your sleeves to plant one, your contribution will help nurture the lush canopy that future generations will enjoy.

You can visit here to find out how you can get involved.

Together, We Grow for A Better Tomorrow

This Earth Month, when families, friends, and the community come together, we can create meaningful change. Each shared effort strengthens our connection to nature, and to each other, creating a lasting impact for our future generations.

Commemorate this occasion with us by joining our Facebook and Instagram Giveaway and be one of 10 lucky winners to take home a $30 eCapitaVoucher and a Geneco Green Starter Kit (worth $40) that consists of a foldable umbrella, reusable straw, and grocery net bag. 

To participate, simply head to the comments section and answer this question: “Name 1 activity from our blog you would love to try this Earth Month”. Contest ends 30 April 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Together, let’s #PowerTheChange by coming together for the place we call home.

As Singapore moves towards its Zero Waste vision under the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the nation aims to increase its overall recycling rate to 70% by 2030, while reducing waste sent to landfill per person by 30%.

With Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2026 happening right in the middle of the March school holidays, there is no better time to turn family downtime into a fun, hands-on adventure in sustainability. From getting creative with upcycling projects to exploring how everyday habits can make a difference, this holiday offers a chance to teach your little ones the joy of caring for the environment—while making memories together.

To mark the occasion, here are three engaging activities to try with your family, each designed to inspire mindful living, spark curiosity, and bring a little eco-friendly fun into your March holidays.

Understand the Impact of Waste at Sustainable Singapore Gallery

Our country has taken a thoughtful approach towards balancing development with environmental stewardship. From managing natural resources to planning green spaces across the island, these efforts have shaped Singapore into the city we know today.

To learn more about this journey, you can bring your family to the Sustainable Singapore Gallery located within Marina Barrage. This interactive space introduces you to our nation’s sustainability story through six themed zones, allowing you and your little ones to explore different topics at your own pace.

Together, you can explore interactive exhibits that introduce climate change, featuring activities that help kids understand their own carbon footprint. Along the way, discover how Singapore secures its water supply, and how greenery, waterways and innovations like solar energy, smart homes and cleaner transport contribute to a more sustainable city. The experience also showcases creative installations made from recycled materials, and concludes with a chance for families to make a meaningful sustainability pledge together.

The gallery is open daily from 9am to 6pm (except Tuesdays), making it an easy educational outing during weekends or school holidays.

Book your visit here.

Discovering Treasure in Trash with EPIC Upcycling Workshop

If your kids enjoy crafts and getting hands-on, upcycling workshops can be a fun way to spend time together while learning how everyday items can be reused in creative ways.

Led by experienced facilitators, EPIC workshops offer a range of sessions that introduce you and your family to the art of upcycling. Along the way, you will discover imaginative ways to work with materials such as paper, glass, plastic, PVC banners, leather and textiles.

From paper making using recycled magazines and newspapers to crafting papier-mâché sculptures, your little ones can look forward to a variety of activities. They can also transform glass jars into terrariums or soy candles, while plastic bottles can be upcycled into self-watering planters for small plants at home.

Suitable for beginners and DIY enthusiasts alike, these sessions offer a relaxed and engaging environment where you and your children can experiment, create and bring home something made with your own hands.

Explore the range of workshops and reserve your spot here.

Lend a Hand at a Beach Clean-Up with SG Beach Warriors

While recycling and reusing often begin at home, community initiatives also play an important role in caring for the environment. Joining a beach clean-up with SG Beach Warriors allows your family to take that step outdoors, while helping to protect Singapore’s coastal ecosystems.

Guided by the belief that “One Less Trash Is One Less Threat,” this community-led initiative gathers volunteers to remove marine debris while raising awareness about ocean conservation. As you walk along the sand cleaning up, it becomes easier for children to understand how everyday waste can affect marine life.

This month, SG Beach Warriors is hosting cleanup sessions on 22 March and 28 March, welcoming both first-time volunteers and returning participants.

For many families, the experience becomes more than simply clearing debris. It is a chance to spend time outdoors while showing your children how small actions can help protect the natural spaces around them.

Learn more about the initiative here.

Start Today for a Greener Tomorrow

Small choices, when practiced consistently, can lead to meaningful change. Whether it is discovering new ideas, creating something useful from everyday materials or lending a helping hand outdoors, each experience offers a chance for families to build more mindful habits together.

Commemorate this occasion by joining our Facebook and Instagram Giveaway and be one of 10 lucky winners to take home a $30 eCapitaVoucher and a Geneco Green Starter Kit (worth $40) that consists of a foldable umbrella, reusable straw, and grocery net bag.

To enter, simply head to the comments section and answer this question: “Name 1 activity from our blog that you would love to try with your family this March Holidays”. Contest ends 31 March 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Together, let’s #PowerTheChange as one to shape a greener future for all.

Chinese New Year is a time to come together, celebrate cherished traditions, and create lasting memories with the family. As a season of renewal, prosperity, and joy, it offers the perfect opportunity to bring new purpose to your family celebrations.

This year, you can enrich these moments by adopting thoughtful traditions that also have a positive impact on the environment. Each intentional choice can transform celebrations into meaningful experiences.

Here are four ways you can welcome the new year with warmth, purpose, and care, alongside local partners who share these values.

Refresh Your Wardrobe with Timeless Style from Sea Apple

Dressing up in new clothes for Chinese New Year is one of the season’s most joyful traditions, symbolising new beginnings and inviting good fortune. This year, you can choose outfits thoughtfully designed to be worn well beyond the visiting season, while reducing unnecessary waste.

Singapore-founded brand, Sea Apple, brings this balance to life with well-designed clothing for you and your little ones. Known for its playful prints and imaginative designs, the brand creates pieces that feel light-hearted yet intentional. Using organic cotton and recycled fibres, each garment is made with comfort, safety, and responsible production in mind.

From modern cheongsams and mandarin-style rompers for little ones, to effortless adult styles that blend tradition with practicality, Sea Apple’s collections transition seamlessly from gatherings to everyday outings.

Explore their collection here and dress your family in clothing designed to be worn, enjoyed, and cherished throughout the year.

Spring Clean with Purpose through ItsRainingRaincoats

A clean, refreshed home often marks the start of Chinese New Year celebrations, and passing on items that are still in good condition is a great way to begin the year with generosity, while letting your spring clean support others instead of adding to landfill.

By donating through ItsRainingRaincoats, a Singapore charity that supports migrant workers and builds connections within the community, your contributions help meet everyday needs while fostering inclusion. From clothing and essentials to household items, each donation plays a role in supporting initiatives that bring people together.

Before donating, you can take a moment to check the accepted items list on their website to ensure your contributions can be put to good use.

Celebrate with Healthy and Eco-Conscious Treats from Delcie’s

Food sits at the heart of Chinese New Year celebrations, bringing families and friends together through shared moments. Choosing treats that are inclusive and purposefully made allows everyone at the table to share in the joy with greater intention.

Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes offers a way to indulge with ease and peace of mind. As Singapore’s leading bakery for health-conscious and allergy-friendly treats, Delcie’s is also proudly a 100% plant-based bakery, creating desserts that cater to diverse dietary needs while reducing their environmental footprint.

Beyond their bakes, Delcie’s is committed to more sustainable practices, from limiting plastic packaging to encouraging customers to bring their own bags and adopt simple zero-waste habits, such as using reusable knives for cake-cutting. Their efforts were recognised at the Honeycombers Sustainability Awards 2024, where Delcie’s was honoured with a Silver Award for sustainable baking.

Bringing a Delcie’s treat to your Chinese New Year gathering is a simple yet meaningful way to show care for your loved ones’ well-being, so everyone, from your little ones to your elderly, can enjoy a sweet moment together.

Explore their wide range of festive delights here, created for every guest at the table.

Give Your Red Packets a Second Life with Our Used Red Packet Recycling Initiative

Giving and receiving red packets is often one of the most anticipated traditions of the Chinese New Year, especially for your little ones. Passed from one generation to the next, these packets carry blessings of good fortune.

When the celebrations come to a close, red packets can continue to contribute in a meaningful way. By choosing to give them a second life, we can keep this cherished tradition alive while supporting Singapore’s vision of being a City in Nature.

Now in its sixth year, our Used Red Packet Recycling Initiative returns as part of our #WhereProsperityBlooms campaign, together with our returning partners, CapitaLand malls, Frasers Property, HDB Malls, PAP Action for Green Towns, SG Recycle and more, following another successful year of collecting over 5,290kg of used and excess red packets.

This year, we are also heartened to welcome new partners, including Lendlease, SAFRA, SingHealth, Suntec City and Takashimaya Department Store, to this growing effort, and we hope you will continue to be part of this meaningful initiative and give your red packets a new lease of life.

With our Used Red Packet Recycling Bins found in over 250 locations across the nation, you can easily drop off your used red packets from now till 31 March 2026. These red packets will be collected by SG Recycle and sent to the paper mill to be recycled into new paper products.

What’s more, you can join our Facebook and Instagram Giveaway for a chance to be one of 10 lucky winners to take home a $28 eCapitaVoucher! Simply share with us which Used Red Packet Recycling Bin location you will be dropping off your red packets in our comments section.

To find out where you can recycle your red packets and more about our campaign, you can visit https://whereprosperityblooms.sg

While you are embracing the joyful spirit, we hope you can take a moment to watch the ‘幸福园’ music video, featuring 怪咖Outcasts. Centred on themes of love, family, and new beginnings, the song lyrics draw parallels between a flourishing garden and a thriving child, both growing best when nurtured with warmth, encouragement, and care.

From our Geneco family to yours, here’s wishing all of you a Happy Chinese New Year!

Together, let’s #PowerTheChange and nurture a better, brighter and beautiful world for many generations to come.

Every new beginning represents an opportunity to grow, learn and flourish. This Chinese New Year, we would like to present the ‘Where Prosperity Blooms’ initiative – a reminder that prosperity is not just about what we have, but about what we can do to empower the next generation to thrive and shape a future filled with hope, wonder and possibilities.

Together with the National Parks Board (NParks) and Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE), we hope to inspire our children to become young stewards of their own journey ahead through these meaningful partnerships.

This year’s red packets are inspired by blossoming flowers, celebrating children as seeds of hope for a greener future. They feature a palette of vibrant botanical hues, each delicately accented with gold detailing representing prosperous years ahead. Each floral motif, with its pop-out design, illustrates how a child can bloom to one’s fullest potential with family togetherness. Within each red packet, printed on 100% recycled paper, you will discover lesser-known facts about the Singapore Herbarium, reinforcing the vital roles that plants, herbaria, and botanists play in understanding plant diversity and conservation for generations to come.

Preserving Our Botanical Heritage for Every Generation

To pave the way forward for the future generations, we are proud to support the Singapore Herbarium through NParks’ registered charity and IPC, Garden City Fund, in its most ambitious digitalisation project.

Established in 1875, the Singapore Herbarium is the second largest herbarium in Southeast Asia and played a pivotal role in the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses over 800,000 plant specimens, some more than 230 years old, forming a living record of our natural heritage. These treasures hold immense scientific and cultural value, serving as vital references for research in biodiversity conservation, species discovery and distribution phenology, plant adaptation to climate change, and food security.

Through this project, NParks is transforming centuries of botanical collections into a living digital archive — creating Southeast Asia’s largest digital plant specimen database by 2027. This milestone will make these specimens accessible to everyone – past, present, and future.

The Herbarium Digitalisation process can be viewed at the Herbarium Viewing Gallery, right next to the Herbarium at the Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens, and is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free.

To find out more about the Singapore Herbarium, visit https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg/whats-happening/calendar-of-events/botanical-art-gallery_pressing-plant-matters-2025.

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Stewards with the Where Prosperity Blooms Game

Empowering the next generation to lead the way, we are elated to be the Presenter of Marshall Cavendish Education’s International Environmental Coding Competition 2025, which invites young minds aged 7 to 16 from around the world to design environment-centric games inspired by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 13 Climate Action and 15 Life on Land.

Together with 8-year-old student Ethan Reber, we brought his winning idea to life by co-creating the ‘Where Prosperity Blooms’ Game, built on the belief that thoughtful gestures can help life flourish.

You can stand a chance to win $28 eCapitaVoucher every week from now till 28 February 2026, simply by playing the game, making it a fun activity to enjoy together with your children.

More importantly, each gameplay counts as a pledge towards supporting the Singapore Herbarium. With your participation, we will donate $15,000 to NParks’ Garden City Fund to support the digitalisation efforts.

You can play the game here.

Experience Prosperity in Full Bloom at Our Flora House

Step into our ‘Flora House’ at Bugis Junction, Level 1 Atrium (Outside Salomon), from 26 January to 1 February 2026, between 10am and 10pm, to experience the heart of our initiative in full bloom and show your support towards botanical biodiversity conservation.

Bring along your little ones and play the ‘Where Prosperity Blooms’ Game at the pop-up to receive a limited-edition Geneco tote bag.

What’s more, you can drop by between 5 to 7pm on 31 January & 1 February 2026 and receive an exclusive set of Geneco Red Packets, and a Geneco Green Starter Kit for kids (worth $40), if you are among the first 50 players each day.

Plus, if you have used or excess red packets at home, you can bring them along to recycle at our Used Red Packets Recycling Bin and give them a new lease of purpose.

To learn more about our campaign, you can visit www.whereprosperityblooms.sg.

Together, let’s #PowerTheChange and nurture a better, brighter and beautiful world for many generations to come.