Littering is common in many countries. Everywhere we go, it is common to find litter lying around.
From a study conducted by the Public Health Board (PHC) in 2009, 36.2% of the respondents will litter out of convenience and 1.2% of respondents are self-proclaimed litterbugs!
Therefore, in order to keep Singapore clean and green, it is important for schools and organisations to keep up with their efforts in allowing students and workers respectively to know the importance of maintaining a clean and green Singapore. Such efforts include organizing a trip to a particular place to pick up litters.
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Besides that, the PHC has organized the inaugural Keep Singapore Clean Conference to explore more ways that could be done to keep Singapore clean and to share experiences on participating and supporting the Keep Singapore Clean Movement among one another.The Keep Singapore Clean Movement (KSCM) aims to let Singapore move from being a 'cleaned city to a truly clean city' and to urge Singaporeans to play their part.
Photo credit: SGCares Singapore
Photo credit: Public Hygiene Council Singapore
Also, roadshows are held regularly to educate the public on the importance of a litter-free environment. They consist of infographics which educates the public on the measures that they can take to ensure the environment stays clean, and what they can do in their everyday lives.
