Latest News - Environment - Singapore

MENA Water Resource World conference meets in Dubai on Jan 19-20, 2010. Regulators from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman & Tunisia share updates on investment opportunities. Experts will cover financing, public-private partnerships & more.

Asia Coal Power conference in Jakarta pinpoints growing power demand in Asia & Power sector investments in Indonesia's coalmines to ensure security of supply. Tata Power, Meiya Power & top regulators will address conference on Jan 20-21, 2010.

CARBON FORUM ASIA 2009 Conference will address recent developments in the US Climate Policy as well as crucial questions in the run up to the UNFCCC Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen this December.

Jatropha Entrepreneurs Chris Hunter & James Scruby called on the industry to “Be Sensible” with Jatropha farming during the webinar, “Is the Jatropha Sector becoming another Dot Com Bubble?”, offering a refreshing dose of realism on Jatropha.

EnviroAsia2009 will feature the most advanced environmental, ecological and clean technologies across the four major environment industry segments – Waste, Water, Energy and Air.

Dr. Jane Goodall’s Giant Peace Doves to fly on September 21

Biomass Project developers around the world are a step ahead of the recession by positioning their projects and tapping on innovative financing options. Leading Project Financier Frédéric CRAMPÉ shares a straightforward the three-step approach to

• Comboutique Asia launches line of personalized eco-friendly tote bags. • S$5 to be donated to Singapore Environment Council for every bag sold by Comboutique Asia. • Funds will be used for SEC’s ‘Bring Your Own Bag Day’ initiative.

Participants of the World Toilet Summit can draw useful lessons from Singapore’s tremendous progress in its waste management infrastructure evolving from the bucket system 40 years ago, to the state-of-the-art Deep Tunnel Sewerage System today.

Aimed at supporting sustainable growth in Asia, EnviroAsia2009 will feature the most advanced environmental, ecological and clean technologies across the four major environment industry segments – Waste, Water, Energy and Air.

The awareness for indoor air quality has never been greater. Some people would only choose to accept the knowledge that we face a variety of risks if we do not take indoor air quality seriously.

IAQ Singapore, Singapore's leading specialist in the field of Indoor Environmental Quality, is here to help clients achieve a safer indoor living and working environment.

IAQ Singapore is the answer to your office air quality problems. IAQ practices new, scientific approaches in restoring your office's indoor air quality.

Singapore Disaster Restoration Specialist is the answer to your immediate disaster restoration needs. DRS provides immediate emergency response in all areas of disaster restoration management and service.

When disaster strikes, finding the right disaster recovery professionals and specialists can spell the difference in effectively restoring your homes to their pre-catastrophe conditions.

Disaster Restoration Singapore operates 24 / 7, providing immediate emergency response in all areas of disaster restoration management and service.

With the recent steady rise of H1N1 cases in Singapore, many organizations are seeking means to protect themselves, enhance their defenses and upgrade the preventive mechanisms in their indoor environment.

As part of its corporate development, which is geared towards sustainability, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts succeeded in reaching its first milestone, receiving the official ISO certificate for Swissôtel Management GmbH on 19 April 2009.

Formaldehyde is a colourless, strong-smelling gas. It is widely used to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Its most significant use in indoor environment is as an adhesive resin in pressed wood products.

Our antimicrobial offers long lasting protection from virus and other microbial contaminants.

The building industry is increasingly focused on making its buildings greener, which includes using healthier, less polluting, mold free and more resource-efficient practices.

IEQ Global Pte Ltd, the premier end-to-end indoor environmental solutions provider in the Asia Pacific region, announces the inclusion of HealthWay EMF Air Purification Systems in the Singapore NEA List of Portable Air Cleaners.

Watchword “Sustainability”: Swissôtel management GmbH achieves ISO certification

Designers, contractors, developers, building owners and management corporations may be liable to the workers, occupants and other premises users for indoor air quality (IAQ)-related injuries under the general principles of contract and tort.

Indoor air pollution has a great impact annually in lost productivity, direct medical care, lost earnings and employee sick days.

The AEGIS Microbe shield is environmentally friendly and user friendly antimicrobial. No heavy metals means no worries.

IAQ Consultants Singapore is pleased to provide wide range of gas detection services (organic and inorganic).

To help prepare for a possible swine flu outbreak, AEGIS ASIA Singapore would like to share the Tripartite Advisory on Workplace Measures to Tackle Influenza A (H1N1-2009) issued by the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Welcome to AEGIS Environment, where destructive and pathogenic microbes won't be able to germinate as well as they used to. AEGIS Microbe Shield can be applied on any surface we come in contact with, in our daily lives.

Microbecide's broad spectrum silver ion solution based disinfectant completely eliminates bacteria, viruses and fungi.

An outbreak of swine flu has sparked fears of a global pandemic. There have been reported death cases in Mexico and US. The swine flu virus appears already to have started to spread around the world.

Aegis Asia, Singapore offers Ox Bio Shield (Hand Rub) which has been proven to be effective against Influenza viral strains

The 2009 swine flu outbreak is the spread of a new strain of H1N1 influenza virus.

Swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease normally found in pigs. It spreads through tiny particles in the air or by direct contact.

A large variety of biological material is present in the indoor environment. Many different organisms are known to cause infection and many more can produce allergic responses in man

New tire labeling is an important step toward improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and greater safety / New vehicles have to be fitted with fuel-saving tires from 2011

Air cleaners operate by mechanical filtration, absorption, adsorption, or electrostatic precipitation of pollutants to reduce exposure to indoor and outdoor pollution.

The event brings together the gathering of top energy decision makers in the technology, services, finance and government sectors to tackle key issues in the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development in Asia Pacific.

- Saltidin product protects against deadly diseases from mosquitoes, flies and ticks; recommended by World Health Organization - Saltidin’s efficacy to provide up to 14 hours of protection a major differentiator from similar products

Professional carpet cleaning services for carpet tiles and wall to wall carpets Carpets act as a sink capturing dust, soil, food particles and a host of chemical and biological contaminants.

IAQ Consultants is a leading Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) service provider in Singapore. Our laboratory is accredited by SAC-SINGLAS.

Molds are types of fungi, which are not plants or animals. They feed on dead, organic materials. They reproduce through spores, which become airborne.

Fish tank, especially if not properly maintained can cause an infection known as Fish tank granuloma

IAQ is Singapore's leading indoor air quality testing specialists and environmental diagnostics laboratory. Our Laboratory is accredited by SAC-SINGLAS.

IAQ Consultants Singapore gets SDF (Skill development Fund) approval for its IAQ courses. This is the first ever Indoor Air Quality training program in Singapore to get such approval.

ERMI is the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index – the combination of EPA research, powerful PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) technology, and a new method to screen homes for mold.

Recognising that healthcare, pharmaceutical and scientific laboratories have different needs, IAQ Consultants Singapore has launched an entirely new service option for the decontamination of controlled areas.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body.

Pollutants inside the air duct get circulated in the ventilation air and pollute the indoor air. Indoor air pollution may cause allergic reactions among building occupants as well as lead to other health problems.

A healthy environment living starts at the micro level, now you can stop the spread of pathogenic microorganism such as mold, bacteria in your environment and improve the indoor air quality.