[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/the-eco-tourists-guide-to-travel-in-singapore\/#NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/the-eco-tourists-guide-to-travel-in-singapore\/","headline":"The eco-tourist\u2019s guide to travel in Singapore","name":"The eco-tourist\u2019s guide to travel in Singapore","description":"Travel is finally regaining traction two years into the pandemic, with Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) withstanding in the face of the latest coronavirus outbreaks. Countries like Sweden have even declared the pandemic over, while others no longer mandate mask-wearing or Antigen Rapid Testing (ART).\u00a0 While the Covid-19 pandemic brought travel almost to a standstill in […]","datePublished":"2022-02-17","dateModified":"2022-03-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/rachel-teng\/#Person","name":"Rachel Teng","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/rachel-teng\/","identifier":367,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rachel_Teng-100x100.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rachel_Teng-100x100.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/S3-Feature-1920-x-1080-px-V1-25.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/S3-Feature-1920-x-1080-px-V1-25.jpg","height":900,"width":1600},"url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/the-eco-tourists-guide-to-travel-in-singapore\/","commentCount":"2","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/the-eco-tourists-guide-to-travel-in-singapore\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2026-05-15 20:20:39","description":"Taking orders while I sleep has completely changed my business revenue. 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Countries like Sweden have even declared the pandemic over, while others no longer mandate mask-wearing or Antigen Rapid Testing (ART).\u00a0While the Covid-19 pandemic brought travel almost to a standstill in 2020 \u2014\u00a0costing the Global Tourism Industry an estimated $935 billion in one year alone \u2014 it seems travellers have taken the time out to rethink their modes and impacts of travel.\u00a0According to a study conducted by travel accommodation agency Booking.com, more than 4 in 5 of global travellers think sustainable travel is vital, with 3 in 5 saying the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future.\u00a0Yet, almost half still believe that as of 2021, there were not enough sustainable travel options available, with more than half admitting they get annoyed if their place of accommodation prevents their sustainability practices \u2014 such as not having recycling facilities.\u00a0And travel-related businesses \u2014 including the hospitality, food and beverage, and travel industries \u2014 are following suit, going along with that demand closely.\u00a0\u201cSustainability is no longer an add-on, it\u2019s risen the league table of priorities substantially,\u201d Mr Martin Ferguson, Vice President of public affairs for American Express Business Travel told sustainability news site, Eco-Business. \u201cI don\u2019t foresee any set of circumstances where a majority of companies reduce their focus on sustainability\u2026we\u2019re beyond that. It\u2019s so fundamental to business culture now.\u201d\u00a0Tourism in Singapore is no exception \u2014 in the past two years alone, many companies have made significant strides in greening up places of interest, accommodations, and dining.\u00a0Here is a compiled traveller\u2019s guide for the sustainable tourist in Singapore.\u00a0Travel: Getting here and getting around1. Singapore Airlines (SIA)\u00a0In May 2021, the Singapore International Airlines Group \u2014 Singapore\u2019s national airlines \u2014 announced its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.\u00a0The Group has been investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A350s and the Boeing 787s, which are about 30 percent more fuel-efficient than previous generation aircrafts, helping to reduce emissions.\u00a0Earlier this month (11 Feb), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and budget carrier Scoot announced that from the third quarter of 2022, all their aircrafts will begin using sustainable aviation fuel, which is made from used cooking oil and waste animal fats supplied by oil refining company Neste.\u00a0Individually, travellers are provided with the option to reduce their individual carbon footprint through the Carbon Offset Programme launched in June 2021. This will allow travellers on Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and even when they send parcels by SIA cargo to have the option of offsetting the individual emissions from their flights at a premium.\u00a0These premiums will be used to support high-quality carbon offsetting projects verified by third-party certification bodies like the Verified Carbon Standard Program and the Gold Standard. Patrons can choose between dedicated projects such as rainforest preservation, solar power, and indoor air pollution.\u00a0For more information on SIA\u2019s sustainable travel initiatives, click here.\u00a02. Slow TravelDespite these many commendable strides, air travel and carbon offsetting remain not without flaws. Pursuant to teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg\u2019s pledge to cease taking air flights altogether, \u201cThe Greta Effect\u201d has followed, causing a global rethink about whether air travel is really necessary at times.\u00a0If you have time to spare and are travelling relatively short distances, slow travel might be something you want to look into. For example, if you\u2019re travelling around Europe, you could take the Eurostar train instead of flying across countries, even if the prices are comparable.\u00a0When out and about in Singapore, you could opt for private hire transport \u2014 ride-hailing app Grab now offers to option for passengers to offset the carbon emissions of their rides at just an additional $0.10 \u2014\u00a0but with one of the best and most affordable public transport systems in the world, we doubt you\u2019ll need it.\u00a0Advocates of slow travel also emphasise on the perk of discovering a city\u2019s hidden gems \u2014\u00a0who knows what one might discover looking out the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) window or walking on foot instead?\u00a0Accommodations1. PARKROYAL COLLECTION on Pickering\u00a0Photo source: Choo Yut Sing\/Flickr.For five years in a row, this hotel-in-a-garden has held tightly to the title of Asia\u2019s Leading Green hotel. Its extensive landscape features 50 different varieties of plants to create a 15,000 m2 lush tropical urban high-rise garden constituting more than 200 pe cent of the total land area. All of this is designed to be self-sustaining, with water usage minimised by rainwater harvesting.\u00a0Urban jungle exterior aside, the building employs a variety of cooling architectural feats, with its high-performance glass cutting out solar heat, yet maximising the intake of natural sunlight. Its roof terraces also insulate the upper storey from gaining direct heat, while serving as a recreational space for guests.\u00a02. Grand Hyatt\u00a0Photo source: Grand Hyatt.Located just outside the city\u2019s most iconic shopping district, Orchard Road, the Grand Hyatt champions plant-based and vegan food options. Besides being the first to cater the Beyond Burger and JUST eggless eggs in Singapore, the hotel now has a longstanding partnership with social enterprise UglyFood to make orange juice out of blemished oranges that would otherwise be rejected by supermarkets and grocery stores.\u00a0With seafood certified sustainable by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), and local greens from Singapore\u2019s urban farmers and Cameron Highlands in Malaysia, as well as herbs from the hotel\u2019s very own rooftop garden, it\u2019s an ethical foodie\u2019s dream come true.3. Marina Bay Sands\u00a0Credit Wikimedia Commons.Despite being a globally-iconic luxury hotel, Marina Bay Sands does not skimp on its sustainability practices. The hotel employs an Intelligent Building Management System, which has automated control over lighting, heating, and water, for conservation purposes. For example, if guests have a window or door open, air conditioning will automatically be deactivated.\u00a0Since its conception in 2012, it has demonstrated a solid commitment to sustainability by reducing their carbon footprint by over 30 per cent, and as of 2020, have been deemed the first carbon-neutral MICE venue in Singapore.\u00a0Dining1. Open Farm Community\u00a0Photo source: Open Farm Community.Pocketed in a little garden sanctuary along Holland Road, Open Farm Community is Singapore\u2019s pioneer farm-to-table restaurant, championing the grow-your-own-food movement. Its on-site urban farm and garden give a seasonal harvest of herbs, fruits, and vegetables, resulting in an ever-changing menu that moves according to what nature has to offer at the time.For any other foods the restaurant can\u2019t produce on-site, it procures from the large network of local and Southeast Asian organic growers, such as locally-farmed chicken and biodynamic wines.\u00a02. Scaled by Ah Hua Kelong\u00a0This one-of-a-kind seafood restaurant makes seafood as fresh \u2014 not to mention, sustainable \u2014 as it could possibly get. Co-owned by seasoned fisherman Ah Hua who spends most of his days in the kelongs and seafood farms on the coasts off of Singapore waters, the restaurant serves dishes made from the day\u2019s catch.\u00a0The establishment offers a local take on classic dishes like fish and chips, pan-seared sea bass, and spaghetti \u2014 using native fish species instead like snappers, sea bass, and groupers.\u00a03. Abillion app\u00a0For the vegan or plant-based traveller, the Abillion app is a must-have in these parts of the world. This one-stop shop is the largest curation of plant-based based foods around, complete with reviews by the community, for the community.The platform\u2019s much-aniticipated annual list of Singapore\u2019s Best 50 Vegan Dishes this year will be released on 22 February.\u00a0One of the defending champions is Vietnamese restaurant The Kind Bowl\u2019s The Kind Pho\u2014 a \u201cno chicken\u201d soup served with rice noodles in a spiced umami broth.\u00a0Photo source: Abillion.Attractions1. Let\u2019s Go Tour Singapore\u00a0Fancy a tour around Singapore? Why not do it on a bike, and learn about local biodiversity and Singapore\u2019s sustainability sights while at it? Let\u2019s Go Tour offers a large array of bike tours, cooking tours, boat tours, malay-speaking tours, and more.\u00a0History buffs should check out the Trails of Tan Ah Huat, telling the story of Singapore in the 1920s. Those who have always been curious about Singapore\u2019s strive for water and energy security should check out the Water Story & Sustainability tour.\u00a0Photo source: Let’s Go Tour Singapore.2. Untamed Paths\u00a0Contrary to popular belief, Singapore, with its robust conservation laws and stringent enforcement, is a stronghold for biodiversity in Southeast Asia.\u00a0 Having a tropical rainforest climate makes it a biodiversity hotspot, and the likes of flying lemurs, wild boars, sambar deers, and peregrine falcons are present in these parts of the woods \u2014 if one only knows where to look. Untamed Paths offers intertidal explorations, night adventures, and birdwatching tours that will help the nature-loving tourist do just that.\u00a0Photo source: Untamed Paths.Join the conversations on TheHomeGround Asia’s Facebook and Instagram, and get the latest updates via Telegram."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Destinations","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/\/singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"The eco-tourist\u2019s guide to travel in Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/the-eco-tourists-guide-to-travel-in-singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]