Go Green SG – Grounds for Change Tour with Composting Workshop
- 2.5 Hours
- Maximum Capacity: 30
- Cancellation fees between 50 to 100% applies for cancellations made within 72 hours of the tour commencement time
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Description
Go Green SG 2026 Climate Adaptation Experience in Jurong
What does a hospital, a sheltered pedestrian network, a cup of kopi, and used coffee grounds have in common?
In Singapore, they represent climate adaptation in action — how our city protects residents from rising heat, strengthens food resilience, conserves water, and builds long-term sustainability.
Grounds for Change is a 2.5-hour immersive sustainability experience in Jurong, designed in support of Go Green SG 2026. This climate-focused tour explores how Singapore integrates heat adaptation, green healthcare infrastructure, circular economy practices, food resilience, and biodiversity protection into everyday spaces.
Participants do not just learn about sustainability — they experience how Singapore is preparing for climate disruption and ecological stress.
Duration
2.5 Hours
Tour Type
Community, Culture and Heritage, History, Sustainability
Group Size
8-30
Language
English
Popular Features
- Allergies Friendly
- Autism Friendly
- Guided Tour
- Mobility Impairment Friendly
Tour Description
What does a hospital, a sheltered pedestrian network, a cup of kopi, and used coffee grounds have in common?
In Singapore, they represent climate adaptation in action — how our city protects residents from rising heat, strengthens food resilience, conserves water, and builds long-term sustainability.
Grounds for Change is a 2.5-hour immersive sustainability experience in Jurong, designed in support of Go Green SG 2026. This climate-focused tour explores how Singapore integrates heat adaptation, green healthcare infrastructure, circular economy practices, food resilience, and biodiversity protection into everyday spaces.
Participants do not just learn about sustainability — they experience how Singapore is preparing for climate disruption and ecological stress.
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- Meeting Point: Devan Nair Institute Level 2 (near link bridge to J-walk) ( 80 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609607)
- Ending Point: 31 Toh Guan Rd E, Singapore 608608
- Tour Start Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00PM
- Tour Type: Join-in group tour
- 🌡️ Heat Adaptation & Climate-Resilient Urban Design - J-Walk Network, Jurong – Cooling the City Through Smart Design
- The experience begins along Jurong’s J-Walk Network, a sheltered, elevated pedestrian corridor connecting homes, malls, MRT stations, workplaces, and transport nodes.
- As global temperatures rise, heat adaptation in Singapore becomes a national priority. J-Walk demonstrates how climate-responsive infrastructure can:
- Protect residents from rising heat and heavy rainfall
- Reduce car dependency and lower carbon emissions
- Improve liveability in high-density urban environments
- Enhance pedestrian connectivity in a warming climate
- This segment highlights how Singapore designs for urban climate resilience and sustainable mobility.
- 🏥 Green Healthcare & Climate-Ready Infrastructure - Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
- The tour continues with a walkthrough of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore’s first eco-smart public hospital and a model for climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure.
- Healthcare facilities must remain operational during extreme heat events and climate stress. Participants discover how the hospital integrates:
- Natural ventilation and passive cooling systems (heat adaptation)
- Biophilic design to improve patient recovery and mental wellness
- Smart energy monitoring to reduce carbon footprint
- Water-efficient systems supporting water resilience
- This segment connects public health, climate adaptation, and sustainable infrastructure in Singapore.
- ☕ Circular Economy & Food Resilience - From Kopi to Compost – Brown Waste Recovery in Singapore
- At a local coffee chain, used coffee grounds are collected during the programme, introducing the concept of brown waste recovery and circular economy in Singapore.
- Participants learn how organic waste can:
- Reduce landfill methane emissions
- Support Singapore’s food resilience strategy
- Improve soil health for urban farming
- Reduce reliance on imported fertilisers
- This practical demonstration aligns with Singapore’s national goals for food security, waste reduction, and sustainable resource management.
- This sets the stage for a hands-on composting session at an exclusive agriculture research facility in Toh Guan, founded by pioneering scientist Professor Bai Shi Yin. Her enzyme-based composting breakthroughs accelerate decomposition, enabling nutrient-rich soil production for urban agriculture.
- 🌾 Composting Innovation & Urban Agriculture - Climate Adaptation Through Soil Regeneration
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- The journey culminates in a hands-on composting session at an agriculture research facility in Toh Guan, founded by Professor Bai Shi Yin, a pioneering scientist in enzyme-based composting.
- Her breakthrough composting techniques accelerate organic decomposition, enabling nutrient-rich soil production for urban farming and community gardens in Singapore.
- Participants explore:
- Food resilience through local growing
- Biodiversity enhancement via soil regeneration
- Water resilience through improved soil moisture retention
- Climate mitigation through waste-to-resource systems
- Participants may bring compost home for personal food-growing initiatives or donate it to a community garden — turning sustainability knowledge into climate action.
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- 🌱 See Climate Action in Real Life
Discover how Singapore is adapting to rising heat and building resilience. - ☀️ Stay Cool, Think Smart
Explore climate-resilient urban design and green healthcare in action. - ☕ Turn Waste into Good
Transform used coffee grounds into compost you can bring home. - 🌾 Support Local Food Growing
Learn how composting strengthens Singapore’s food resilience. - 🌍 Be Part of Go Green SG 2026
Experience sustainability beyond recycling — in real, everyday spaces.
- 🌱 See Climate Action in Real Life
Included
- Trained guide with a passion for sustainability
- Individual audio tour whisperer (to hear guide’s sharing even from a distance)
- Lots of sustainability fun facts!
Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
- Chartered transport
Tour Itinerary
09.30 am - Tour Itinerary
9:30AM – Meet at Devan Nair Institute
9:45AM – J-Walk Network Experience
Walk Jurong’s sheltered pedestrian corridor and discover how smart design protects us from rising heat and heavy rain.
10:00AM – Green Healthcare Visit
Explore how eco-smart hospital design integrates natural cooling, energy efficiency and water resilience.
10:15AM – Kopi & Circular Economy Stop
Take a coffee break. Collect used coffee grounds and learn how brown waste recovery supports Singapore’s food resilience.
10:45AM - Transfer via bus to Research Institute
11:00AM – Composting Innovation Session
Participate in a hands-on composting activity using enzyme-based methods to create nutrient-rich soil for urban farming.
12:00PM – End of Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I receive the guide details and administrative information?
The guide details and any administrative information will be communicated via email at least 2 days prior to the tour commencement date.
What is the recommended tour attire?
👕 Comfortable attire and covered shoes 🧢 Hat or poncho (for outdoor areas)
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
Cancellation Policy
- 72 Hours or Less: For cancellations made within 72 hours of the tour commencement time, a 50% cancellation fee will be applied.
- 48 Hours or Less: For cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour commencement time, a 100% cancellation fee will be applied.
Please Note: Cancellations can significantly impact our operations. We incur costs for resources and pre-payments to ensure a smooth tour experience. We appreciate your understanding of this policy.
What are the age ranges for children and adults?
A child is defined as being between 7 and 12 years old. An adult is considered 13 years old and above. Most of our experiences are free for children 6 years old and younger.
Every child under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour duration.
What happens if it rains?
The tour will proceed with slight adjustments to minimize outdoor exposure. Indoor alternatives will be utilized as much as possible.
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