Our Work
INDUSTRY REPORTS & INSIGHTS
AT EARTHYS we believe in using an evidenced based approach to designing environmental solutions and guiding policy and planning. We regularly undertake studies into key issues which have not been addressed sufficiently or need deeper evaluation. The insights we gain help us improve our services & solutions, and help inform stakeholders. We hope you’ll find them useful.
RESEARCH STUDY
Gone down the drain:
water wastage from public toilets
August 2019
Focus areas: Water wastage, Sustainability, Technology & Behaviour
Automated flushing cisterns waste water through excess flushing. This research study quantifies how much water is flushed down the drain, and explores why this happens.
INDUSTRY REPORT
Tourism & Single-Use Bottled Water:
A Case Study of Singapore
August 2019
Focus areas: Sustainable Tourism, single-use plastics, bottled water
This exploratory study focuses on single-use bottled water and quantifies the amount consumed by international tourists in Singapore.
RESEARCH STUDY
MICE & Eco-Hotels: A closer look at the partnership between international events & Eco-Hotels
June 2019
Focus areas: Hotels, BTMICE, Business Travellers, Sustainable tourism
This study looked at how frequently International Events partnered Eco-Hotels, and assessed the attitudes of Event Organisers & International Delegates towards Eco-Hotels.
RESEARCH STUDY
Food Waste & Events: A closer look at the extent of the problem.
June 2019
Focus areas: Events, Food Waste
The underlying causes of food waste from events is explored and recommendations put forward for improvement.
CASE STUDY
EARTHFEST 2019
Event Waste Audit & Carbon Footprint Evaluation
July 2019
Focus areas: Carbon Footprint; Waste Audit; event planning
Engaging vendors and attendees to go green alongside organisers. Comparison of the carbon footprint of 2 festivals with and without sustainable event planning.
POLL
NDP 2019 - Eco-Friendly Fun Pack
May 2019
Focus areas: Waste, Single-Use Plastics, Events
Are Singaporeans open to a more eco-friendly Fun Pack 2019?
Be informed of our latest publications.
RESEARCH STUDY
Re-Thinking the Goodie Bag Culture
October 2018
Focus areas: Waste, BYOB, Events, Goodie Bags
Discarded goodie bags are a testament to unnecessary waste, and an opportunity for organisers to save costs. Are Event-Goers willing to transition to a more sustainable Goodie Bag culture?
CASE STUDY
Can marathons improve recycling rates?
October 2018
Focus areas: Waste, Marathons, Recycling, Food Waste
Three lessons to improving recycling at marathons - a case study of OSIM Sundown Marathon 2018.
INSIGHT
Your cotton tote bag may be ruining the environment.
October 2018
Focus areas: Waste, BYOB, Events, Goodie Bags
Conventional ways of growing cotton is not sustainable – don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise!
INSIGHT
Aligning SDGs with Sustainable Event Planning
October 2018
Focus areas: Sustainable F&B, Waste, BYOB, Events, Goodie Bags
How does a international conference hosting over 900 delegates say no to programme booklets, door gifts, food waste and banners?
CASE STUDY
A closer look at sustainable F&B.
October 2018
Focus areas: Waste, Food Waste, Events, Sustainable Seafood
How do you ensure a delicious menu while serving sustainable palm oil, Hormone Free Chicken, Marine Stewardship Certified (MSC) fish?
