• Down to Earth: How can SMEs be enabled with growing focus on sustainability
    Jun 10 2024

    In episode 6 of "Down to Earth", the students provide an overview of the current sus-proficiency of SMEs, their struggles, and how our government helps SMEs address these struggles.

    Guests include Mr. Baey Yam Keng, SPS for MSE, and Mr. Kurt Wee, Chairman of the SME Committee of the Singapore Business Federation



    "Down to Earth" is hosted by students passionate about sustainability. This podcast series offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and real-world examples of sustainable practices in action. From climate change and renewable energy to eco-friendly technology and digital sustainability, "Down to Earth" covers topics to inspire listeners to take meaningful action.

    Credit:

    Students from Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business:

    1. JOSEPHINE TAN JACOB
    2. RYAN YEO KEE HNG
    3. MUHAMMAD ADAM BIN ERMAN
    4. EVELYN CAROLYN INDRIANI BINTE AMAN
    5. GABRIEL RAMSEY RANASINGHE
    6. EMMA KONG EN YU

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    5 mins
  • Down to Earth: Sustainability affects youths’ consumption patterns
    Jun 3 2024

    In this episode of "Down to Earth", our sustainability warriors of Temasek Poly speak with youth entrepreneurs Mr. Issac Low, youth entrepreneur of the thrift store, Resurrack, and Ms. Chuah Fang Qin, youth entrepreneur of Terraformers a regenerative/sustainable travel planner.

    Young founders of these sustainability-related businesses speak of their offerings and personal perspectives as youths.

    "Down to Earth" is hosted by students passionate about sustainability. This podcast series offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and real-world examples of sustainable practices in action. From climate change and renewable energy to eco-friendly technology and digital sustainability, "Down to Earth" covers topics to inspire listeners to take meaningful action.

    Credit:

    Students from Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business:

    1. JOSEPHINE TAN JACOB
    2. RYAN YEO KEE HNG
    3. MUHAMMAD ADAM BIN ERMAN
    4. EVELYN CAROLYN INDRIANI BINTE AMAN
    5. GABRIEL RAMSEY RANASINGHE
    6. EMMA KONG EN YU

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    3 mins
  • Down to Earth: How youths can contribute towards digital sustainability
    May 27 2024

    In this episode of "Down to Earth", our sustainability warriors of Temasek Poly speak with Mr. Gary Lim, Head of Education & Channels, Global Workspace for Education for Google, and Mr. Wong Hsu Sheng, COO of GoImpact Capital Partners.

    They discuss some myths about digital sustainability and how youths and consumers can foster a culture of mindful consumption in the digital age.

    "Down to Earth" is hosted by students passionate about sustainability. This podcast series offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and real-world examples of sustainable practices in action. From climate change and renewable energy to eco-friendly technology and digital sustainability, "Down to Earth" covers topics to inspire listeners to take meaningful action.

    Credit:

    Students from Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business:

    1. JOSEPHINE TAN JACOB
    2. RYAN YEO KEE HNG
    3. MUHAMMAD ADAM BIN ERMAN
    4. EVELYN CAROLYN INDRIANI BINTE AMAN
    5. GABRIEL RAMSEY RANASINGHE
    6. EMMA KONG EN YU

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    4 mins
  • Down to Earth: Teaching future fashion designers to be sus-friendly
    May 20 2024

    In this episode of "Down to Earth", Temasek Poly's sustainability warriors discuss the circular economy with Mr Wong Hsu Sheng, COO, of GoImpact Capital Partners, and Mr Nguyen Vu Phuong, Lecturer, Apparel Design & Merchandising at Temasek Polytechnic.

    They give a brief overview of the circular economy and given that the fashion industry is a big contributor to fossil fuels, how future fashion designers are taught to be sus-friendly.

    "Down to Earth" is hosted by students passionate about sustainability. This podcast series offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and real-world examples of sustainable practices in action. From climate change and renewable energy to eco-friendly technology and digital sustainability, "Down to Earth" covers topics to inspire listeners to take meaningful action.

    Credit:

    Students from Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business:

    1. JOSEPHINE TAN JACOB
    2. RYAN YEO KEE HNG
    3. MUHAMMAD ADAM BIN ERMAN
    4. EVELYN CAROLYN INDRIANI BINTE AMAN
    5. GABRIEL RAMSEY RANASINGHE
    6. EMMA KONG EN YU

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    4 mins
  • Down to Earth: Greenwashing
    May 13 2024

    In this episode of "Down to Earth", our sustainability warriors speak to Mr. Wong Hsu Sheng, COO of GoImpact Capital Partners, and Mr Jacob Tan, a secondary school teacher and recipient of the President’s Award for the Environment (2023). They explain what greenwashing is and present some case studies.


    "Down to Earth" is hosted by students passionate about sustainability. This podcast series offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and real-world examples of sustainable practices in action. From climate change and renewable energy to eco-friendly technology and digital sustainability, "Down to Earth" covers topics to inspire listeners to take meaningful action.

    Credit:

    Students from Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business:

    1. JOSEPHINE TAN JACOB
    2. RYAN YEO KEE HNG
    3. MUHAMMAD ADAM BIN ERMAN
    4. EVELYN CAROLYN INDRIANI BINTE AMAN
    5. GABRIEL RAMSEY RANASINGHE
    6. EMMA KONG EN YU

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    3 mins
  • Down to Earth: Sustainability Development Goals
    May 6 2024

    In this first episode of "Down to Earth", the students speak to Ms. Fang Eu-Lin, Partner, PwC, and Mr. Baey Yam Keng, SPS for MSE.

    They discuss Sustainability Development Goals and how the government addresses the third national climate change study where Singapore's average temperature may rise by 5 degrees Celsius.

    "Down to Earth" is hosted by students passionate about sustainability. This podcast series offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and real-world examples of sustainable practices in action. From climate change and renewable energy to eco-friendly technology and digital sustainability, "Down to Earth" covers topics to inspire listeners to take meaningful action.

    Credit:

    Students from Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business:

    1. JOSEPHINE TAN JACOB
    2. RYAN YEO KEE HNG
    3. MUHAMMAD ADAM BIN ERMAN
    4. EVELYN CAROLYN INDRIANI BINTE AMAN
    5. GABRIEL RAMSEY RANASINGHE
    6. EMMA KONG EN YU

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    3 mins