Local News: Singapore G1 (Green One)

The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) will host its inaugural green campaign the Singapore Green One (Singapore G1) come 19th September 2010. Singapore G1 is a family event in which the aim is to raise awareness of green transport technologies and green alternative energy through educating and engaging the public.

G1 Event Highlights include:

SOAP-BOX CAR RACE*

Eco-friendly due to zero carbon emission and made from recyclable plastics, the soap-box car race will be making its debut during Singapore G1. Thirty local schools will be participating in this race in which SEC will provide ready-made soap-box cars for schools to assemble, decorate and design. A fun an exciting race to support.

ECO-RACE*

Designed by local tertiary institutions, ten eco cars will race each other in the eco-race. Vehicles in this race can use any kind of technology and fuel – from conventional petrol to biofuels, solar or hydrogen.

WALK & CYCLE **

Organised by North-West CDC, 3000 students and residents from the North West District, participants will do a 3-km walk at East Coast Park before attending the G1 at The Float@Marina Bay. Various experienced cycling groups will also be doing their favourite sport in support of the G1, starting at three locations and congregating at the event site to support the green cause. The three starting points include East Coast Park, West Coast Park and Lavender MRT station.

TRISHAW RACE*

The second zero carbon emission race for Singapore G1, watch one of Singapore’s oldest and greenest mode of transport in action as ambassadors and corporate teams manoeuvre their trishaws across various obstacles to cross the finishing line first.

BUGGY RACE*

Corporate teams from various organisations will race one another in an obstacle course in a buggy.

The event will be held at The Float@Marina Bay, 19th September 2010 (Sunday) from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Admission is free.

Credits: wilswong