If you are running out of things to do on our sunny island, here’s some environmentally friendly inspiration that will also save you some cash.
Did you know that there are still kelongs (offshore fishing facilities) in Singapore, and that we can visit them to learn more about the residents’ way of life and sustainable fish farming practices?
For foodies, pencil in an eye-opening visit to an expansive edible garden with a view, followed by a delightful meal at a stylish restaurant, where you can savour the freshest greens that were handpicked just moments ago.
Or perhaps, getting elbow-deep in action better suits your fancy. Go on a food rescue mission and transform what you collect into useful compost.
These are just some ways to experience the sustainable side of Singapore. Read on for more special offers that you can enjoy with DBS and POSB cards.
Experience
1. Let's Go Tour: up to 20% off
From visiting a kelong to learning about Singapore’s water story and aquaculture, join the various learning journeys organised by Let’s Go Tour. Take in the sights of seamen fishing, mangrove swamps and learn about sustainable fish farming; or explore environmental issues as you traverse the iconic Marina Barrage and Gardens by the Bay.
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2. Tribe: 10% off Zero to Hero food sustainability tour
Image via Tribe Tours’ website
Roll up your sleeves and go on a journey that sees you foraging for vegetable waste and “ugly” food within a heartland wet market, to transform them into useful compost. The learning continues at a research institute, where you will help volunteers convert the rescued produce into compost.
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Dine
3. Kaarla Wood-Fire Grill: 20% off Kaarla Closed Loop Salad
Dive into skillfully crafted Australian-inspired dishes at Kaarla, which sits on the 51st floor of CapitaSpring for a bird’s eye view of the bay. Don’t miss its backyard, a sprawling 10,000 sq ft edible garden touted as the World’s Highest Chef’s Garden, from which the Kaarla chefs harvest the freshest produce – literally going from farm to plate. In return, Kaarla sends its food waste back as nutritious fertiliser for the crops. Embodying this sustainable approach is the Kaarla Closed Loop Salad, which comprises leaves and flowers of the day from the garden,superfood tiger nut curd and refreshing daikon.
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Watch how Chef Lennard forages for his own salad at Kaarla!
4. Straits Chinese Nonya Restaurant: complimentary Impossible Ngoh Hiang
Relish the uniquely rich flavours of Peranakan cuisine at Straits Chinese Restaurant by Guan Hoe Soon (1953), said to be the oldest Nyonya Restaurant in Singapore. Their time-honoured recipes have been handed down for generations, and use only the best mix of spices and freshest ingredients. Try the Impossible Ngoh Hiang, plant-based “meat” rolls traditionally made with pork, for a meal with a lighter carbon footprint.
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Shop
5. Esse: 15% off at Esse's showroom
Esse has been championing the slow and sustainable fashion movement since 2017. This brand ensures it has a traceable supply chain, a repair programme, and timeless designs that can be worn for longer. Currently 30% of the brand’s trims are made from biodegradable and/or recycled materials.
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6. Oasis Beauty Kitchen: 10% off first purchase
Kick-start your shift towards a fully natural and more sustainable beauty routine with Oasis’ products, which range from solid shampoos, to serums and room mists. Handmade with love daily, embrace a low-waste way of living with these lush products where chemicals and excessive packaging are consciously eliminated.
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7. Boxgreen: 20% off
All of Boxgreen’s treats are prepared by an inclusive team, comprising those from the ex-offender and special needs community. The B Corp Certified company is also actively reducing the amount of packaging material for its healthier plant-based snacks, and all boxes are made of recycled material that can be 100% recycled.
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Protip: With exclusive partner deals through Klook, enjoy hotel stays that offer sustainable initiatives and immersive experiences to escape the city. Pictured: the garden concept PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore hotel.