Glossary
Bio-based Materials
Materials derived from renewable biological sources, such as bio-based leathers and plant-based plastics, rather than fossil fuel feedstocks. Composition claims in this category should always be fact-checked against source material.
Bio-based Materials
Materials derived from renewable biological sources, such as bio-based leathers and plant-based plastics, rather than fossil fuel feedstocks. Composition claims in this category should always be fact-checked against source material.
Product-as-a-Service
A business model where customers pay for the use of a product, through leasing or subscription, rather than owning it outright, keeping the manufacturer responsible for end-of-life handling.
Product-as-a-Service
A business model where customers pay for the use of a product, through leasing or subscription, rather than owning it outright, keeping the manufacturer responsible for end-of-life handling.
Recommerce
The resale of used goods, such as clothing, electronics, and furniture, through dedicated platforms, extending product life without full reprocessing.
Recommerce
The resale of used goods, such as clothing, electronics, and furniture, through dedicated platforms, extending product life without full reprocessing.
Resilient Future
The Green Plan pillar focused on climate adaptation and long-term resilience. MSE has designated 2026 as a named priority year for this pillar.In practiceThe SG Eco Fund's Climate Adaptation Package...
Resilient Future
The Green Plan pillar focused on climate adaptation and long-term resilience. MSE has designated 2026 as a named priority year for this pillar.In practiceThe SG Eco Fund's Climate Adaptation Package...
Green Economy
The Green Plan pillar focused on sustainability as an economic growth driver, for example green jobs and green finance.In practiceSingapore has issued substantial green bonds to finance long-term sustainability infrastructure,...
Green Economy
The Green Plan pillar focused on sustainability as an economic growth driver, for example green jobs and green finance.In practiceSingapore has issued substantial green bonds to finance long-term sustainability infrastructure,...
Sustainable Living
The Green Plan pillar focused on everyday habits and household-level actions, for example recycling rates and sustainable consumption.In practiceThe Beverage Container Return Scheme, launched April 2026, is Sustainable Living in...
Sustainable Living
The Green Plan pillar focused on everyday habits and household-level actions, for example recycling rates and sustainable consumption.In practiceThe Beverage Container Return Scheme, launched April 2026, is Sustainable Living in...