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Guest
2021-01-22 23:22:23
I think food waste can be utilised in a variety of ways not just repurposing them into things like notebooks. There is research done currently for converting sludge and food waste into energy given the amount of food waste we produce. This would mean diversifying our energy sources such that we don't rely too heavily on one source for our energy consumption. I think targeting food waste is a good problem to tackle especially because it is associated with our everyday lifestyles, with me being a firm believer that our everyday actions eventually contribute to a larger picture. Another way food waste can be used would be composting and given our image of a green garden city, if we could all learn how to compost in our own homes, I'm sure we'll continue making Singapore a beautiful garden city. Hoping your research and projects can inspire other people to start learning about what food waste can be used for and how to incorporate that into our daily lives.
Guest
2021-01-22 21:49:29
I think that targeting schools and large hawkers would be a great place to start! Since they produce large amounts of waste that can be harnessed for other uses
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Inconvenience
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Look and feel, practicality, price
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Depends on whether I care about the impact that they're making
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:56
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
trade off between convenience and being environmentally friendly
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:56
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes, a Company which is sustainable and improves the Earth is something that resonates with me
Jordain Tay Yu Jun
2021-01-22 11:33:54
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
In a rush of time, cant find proper recycling points, lack of awareness in general, typical consumer mindset where we do not consider the big picture.
Jordain Tay Yu Jun
2021-01-22 11:33:54
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Looks clean as well as new
Jordain Tay Yu Jun
2021-01-22 11:33:54
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes definitely, commonly known as impact investing, where we would see our "gains" in tangible forms such as recycled materials
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:54
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Connivence
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:54
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
As long as the size fits what I’m going to put into
Guest
2021-01-22 11:33:54
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yup, that’s the future we should be the direction we should be heading towards for both our own good and future generations to come
Guest
2021-01-22 11:23:53
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
The convenience/price point/better aesthetics for a less environmentally friendly substitute, especially at various stages of life/month
Guest
2021-01-22 11:23:53
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Sturdiness, aesthetics, price
Guest
2021-01-22 11:23:53
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes! We always need to create a better world than when we found it, for ourselves and for future generations
Guest
2021-01-21 20:34:06
There needs to be more distinction in your targeted “unwanted portions of food”. If your idea of unwanted food are peels and rinds, these are mostly biodegradable. With proper disposal, it will not have much impact on the environment. In addition, if the process of repurposing these foods into a paper is not energy efficient, it would effectively defeat the purpose. How can you convince everyone that the upcycled projects actually reduces the environmental impact as a whole?
Guest
2021-01-21 16:14:14
How do you intend to collect these discarded portions of food and is there a sustainable process for turning them into upcycled items? Is there a market for these upcycled items? How do they compare to existing products e.g. are your notebooks more expensive than what’s already out there, etc. and why would people buy them? Perhaps you could conduct a small experiment with F&B outlets that are willing to give you their waste (they probably have a lot more than households) and see if people will buy the upcycled products?
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Public judgement, limited accessibility to environmentally-friendly options
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Price
Guest
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Maybe - will have to assess various factors, including (but not limited to) economic sense and impact on sustainability
Guest
2021-01-20 20:37:51
Will need to seriously consider the economic sustainability of the project - how much will it cost to produce the product? How much can you sell it for? Will people buy it? How will you collect and process the discarded food? I currently find it difficult to market a paper product, especially since the society is going digital. Can perhaps look at other ways to recycle food (e.g. to make compost)
Guest
2021-01-20 16:51:29
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
sometimes it may be inconvenient or troublesome
Guest
2021-01-20 16:51:29
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Design and size
Guest
2021-01-20 16:51:29
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
As an investor, i would invest in any company that brings in profit for me. If the company brings profit and be environmentally friend, it is a win-win situation as it shows how much emphasis and their dedication in serving something bigger than just profits.
Guest
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Sometimes the decisions are not useful
Guest
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Is it useful
Guest
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Inconvenience.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Quality of the product. And whether it is made from recycled materials.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes. Because it is an investment in the future.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Cost is a big factor for most people as common environmentally friendly decisions are priced higher. The general public who are not directly affected by environmental impacts would weigh their options based on other factors like cost, quality and convenience. Also, sometimes choosing to bring your own cup/cutlery/bags/container might seem like an extra step that might be inconvenient and a bother.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Affordability and quality of the paper. Quality does not need to be perfect but should be thick enough to be used double-sided.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes, it allows for a more sustainable practice and it’s a fast rising issue that many people and companies have to focus on.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Inconvenience.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Durability.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes, that is probably the trend for the future
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
It can be quite costly to make the switch and also cultural and habitual barriers. To start off, I read a lot of books so in order to minimise buying paperbacks, I’ve switched over to reading ebooks from my phone. And also, I feel that a lot of stores might not be honest in the way products are advertised. The product might be environmentally friendly in one way but harmful in another, and it’ll still be advertised as an eco-product.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
This is tough, because often, a lot of eco products tend to be more expensive. And as someone from a low-income household, it’s hard to sometimes choose the eco products. But whenever they’re on sale, I get the Bamboo napkins.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes. I think it’s important that companies spare a thought to their effect on the environment. Business might be profitable, but if it’s destroying tons of natural resources then it might as well be robbing a future from the world.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Sometimes its convenience. Pricing is an issue too
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Price, durability
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes. I would like to do my part to be environmentally friendly too
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
When thinking about purchasing environmentally friendly items, I am conflicted about the price, and also whether I would use it sufficiently to offset the carbon footprint of creating the product. E.g. Metal straws. Usually I tend to keep to reusing things I already own, which may be made of environmentally unfriendly materials, but I will try to maximise the use of it.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Price, how well ink works on the paper, and colour of the paper.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes, I would want to play my part in saving the environment by enabling others who have the means to do so.
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Differences in price, practicality
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
it’s price, aesthetics and quality of product
Guest
2021-01-04 10:09:06
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
It depends on whether my company is doing well enough / making enough profits to consider environmentally friendly aspects as this would be costly and might not be practical in challenging business environments eg covid
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Cost, inconvenience, lack of knowledge
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
The feel & quality of paper, how easy to write with pens/pencils
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes as it is our responsibility to care for the environment we live in and these companies need funding for research.
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
price - it is often more costly and also not as convenient.
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
whether it is fit for purpose
Guest
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
yes, because it is a growing market
Guest
2020-12-26 02:53:04
How would you collect discarded portions of food? you might be able to collect in bulk from restaurants or food chains, but not from the everyday household. it is too costly to set up collection points for a few rinds or peels a day. Further, these pro-food recycling acts like turning the rinds into paper is not something that an everyday household can achieve, only a company with the proper equipment can do it. if you do not have collection points for people to dump their food waste into, this will not result in more food waste recycling. Even if you have collection points, households do not have much food waste per day, and are unlikely to recycle for a small amount of food waste. It is not possible to accumulate the food waste either as it will spoil and attract pests. it must be collected on a daily basis.
Guest
2020-12-25 08:07:01
Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why
I want to answer only this qn
I would but will the employers willing to innovate on environment because i see some employers prefer the old tech method
if you have qn, pls do ask .
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:51
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
price
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:51
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
aesthetics, functionability
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:51
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
no. no incentive to do so
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Generally, the price points and the level of convenience. From what I have observed, environmentally friendly products generally tend to be priced higher than other products. Perhaps due to a low demand, companies are not able to reap as high economies of scale as compared to other products. Secondly, if environmentally friendly decisions refer to the recycling of food waste, the factor in consideration here would be the level of convenience. How convenient would it be to recycle these products as opposed to throwing them away.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Usually the quality and the price of the paper product. To be honest, I haven't used much paper products (eg: notebooks) in the recent years, and I believe that this is so for many others. Most companies and schools are moving their medium to an online medium. Singapore schools have been making this move as well. Perhaps you could consider creating another product for consumers instead of notebooks? Perhaps another product with potentially higher demand. This being said, it would be good to do a survey/interviews with individuals to gain a better idea of your consumer market.
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
It would depend on the products that the company is producing and whether it has a good value proposition and business model.
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
expensive and troublesome sometimes
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
cheap and good quality
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-25 00:37:50
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
yes. it reflects my values and if my dollar creates a better world, i would support!!
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:49
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Lazy
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:49
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
Weight, colour, purpose of usage
Guest
2020-12-25 00:37:49
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes since it supports the cause
Guest
2020-12-24 20:42:54
more cost may be incurred and design may be comprimised
Zhong Han Lee
2020-12-23 20:48:25
paper products may not be that popular given the new tech like tablets for notetaking and digitalisation. also, creating a circular economy model doesn't solve the root problem of food waste which might even increase over time even with your project implemented. how might you also integrate some way to reduce food waste generated in our bins on top of reducing food waste that ends up in the incineration plant?
After I went to university and as a working adult, I very rarely use notebooks or writing paper because I use my laptop or phone. May be worth checking what the demand is for specific paper products, target market?
Guest
2020-12-22 23:48:00
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
costs
Guest
2020-12-22 23:48:00
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
easy to write
Guest
2020-12-22 23:48:00
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
yes if it can help the earth
Guest
2020-12-22 10:19:32
In response to "What obstacles do you face when trying to make environmentally friendly decisions?"
Convenience and hygiene
Guest
2020-12-22 10:19:32
In response to "What do you look for/consider when you buy a paper product?"
I hardly buy paper products
Guest
2020-12-22 10:19:32
In response to "Would you invest in an environmentally friendly company? Why"
Yes
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