Re-Live at Bugis Post-Event Report 230110

RE-Live!
2009 Post Event-Report environmental challenge organisation (singapore)

known as ECO Singapore
Our Youth. Our Future.

Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
Charity Reg. No: 1739
RE-Live! @ Bugis Junction

Post-Event Report
ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

http://www.eco-singapore.org I Tel: (65) 6333 5543 I Fax: (65) 6333 5537
Registered Address: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza, #15-14 Singapore 079903
RE-Live! 2009 Post Event-Report environmental challenge organisation (singapore)
1. OVERVIEW Our Youth. Our Future.

The project "RE-live @ Bugis Junction: Rethinking the way you live" was held on World
Environment Day on 5th June 2009. This was the second year for the volunteers in ECO
Singapore to organize this event.
The initiative is a youth lead event that intends to drive the public to RE-think and RE-
live their existing habits. And it is not that difficult at all. There are already existing
means to do so with all the existing market products that are readily available. Youth
are the key drivers in this initiation to promote these lifestyle changes. This project set
the precedence of all future youth lead and environmental events that actively
engage and empowers youth on lifestyle change.
In 2009, RE-Live! saw together over 20,000 members of the public over the span of 3
days. The event also brought together about 300 youth from different Universities,
Polytechnics and Junior Colleges to conceptualize and execute the full project.
As the organizing committee, we aimed to set “RE-Live!” as a trademark event on

every World Environment Day in Singapore as the Youth & Environment Day for youth
to express them to reach out to fellow youth and members of the public on leading a
more sustainable lifestyle.


1.1. Objective Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
• To promote sustainable living lifestyle in an interactive and engaging manner

• To educate public through involvement of youths in Singapore on
environment-related issues
• To cultivate a group of passionate youths with environment concerns
1.2. Theme
“RE-Live! 2009” was focusing on six areas:

• Water
• Waste
• Energy
• Food
• Biodiversity
• Shelter
The above six areas cover almost every aspects of a person's daily life, especially the
way we consume. Through a series of exhibitions and events, youths were encouraged
to live a sustainable living lifestyle by making a more informed choice.


1.3. Event Enablers Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
Organiser:
1. ECO Singapore
CO-Organisers:
• Earthlink NTU
• Singapore Polytechnics
• Raffles Junior College Raffles One Earth
Sponsors:
2. Bugis Junction
3. Capital Land
4. Starbucks
5. Watsons
6. Jurlique
7. Ammado
Supporters:
• National Environment Agency
• Public Utilities Board
• Vegetarian Society Singapore
• Tzu Chi Foundation
Volunteers:
• River Valley Secondary School
• Dunman Secondary School
• Raffles Junior College
• Singapore Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnics
• Nanyang Technological University
• Singapore Management University

2. PROGRAM FLOW Our Youth. Our Future.

2.1. Overview
Opening Program On-Going Program Closing Program
5th June 2009 (Friday) 5th-7th June 2009 7th June 2009 (Sunday)
Opening Ceremony ECO Exhibition/Trail Aerial Photography
- Special Performances by - Focused exhibition on six - Photos shot at Padang, to

Singapore Polytechnic main themes: water, waste, make out a Green
Students biodiversity, shelter, food Message
and energy
- Booths of Volunteer
Welfare Organisations
“LIVE GREEN” Palm Messaging Green Walk
Synchronized Action
- Big white canvas with - Aerial photo participants
- Over 1000 youths signatures and thumb prints walked back to Bugis
advocating a RE-Live! junction to join other RE-
message Live! Program.

2.2. Opening Program Details Our Youth. Our Future.

2.2.1. Opening Ceremony
Descriptions:
RE-Live! 2009 was officially stared on the night of 5th June 2009. An 30-minute
opening ceremony was held in Bugis Junction, witnessing a participation of 200 youths
from Universities, Junior Colleges, Polytechnics and the general public.
A drum performance by Singapore Polytechnic was the highlight of the opening

ceremony. This performance represented the strength youths in Singapore had to
advocate environmentalism and the determination youths in Singapore had to be
changed towards a greener, more environmental-friendly and more sustainable
lifestyle.
Photos:
Drum Performance by Singapore Polytechnics Student Leaders Introducing 3-day event

programs


2.2.2. “LIVE GREEN” Synchronized Action Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
Description:
The Synchronized Action served as the climax of the first day. During this segment,
volunteers will perform a series of actions in accordance with cues given by an
Emcee. These actions involved a total of 6 items which represented the components
of the overarching theme of sustainable living. It was our aim to covey to the public
the importance of sustainable living through these symbolic actions and show that
youths can take the lead in such a green movement.
The objectives of the Synchronized Action are to convey, through symbolic actions,
the importance of a sustainable lifestyle; to recognize youths as environmental
advocates and empower them to take the lead in the green movement
During the Synchronized Action, 6 different items were used to represent the 6
aspects of sustainable living. The items and their significance were as follows:
• Waste material – Reusable bags
All of the other items were packaged in a cloth bag made of recycled material.
This was sharply in contrast to the single-use plastic bags which were often used in
supermarket chains and convenience stores. The use of reusable bags displayed
one of many steps that the public can take to cut down on environmental
pollution and landfills.
• Biodiversity – Stuffed Toys

A large variety of stuffed toys were used to demonstrate the wide variety of
organisms in our ecosystem. This would include plants and animals of different
species. This was therefore representative of biodiversity in our everyday lives.
• Water – NEWater
NEWater represented a successful attempt to conserve and reuse water by the
government of Singapore. In many other countries, similar processes are used
to purify water and cut down on wastage. This initiative was therefore apt to
represent the sustainable use of water, and can raise awareness as well as
inspire a concerted effort from the public.
• Shelter – Umbrellas
A small umbrella was provided to each participant. The simplicity of this shelter
from wet weather will demonstrate that it is not necessary to use Our Youth. Our Future.
large amounts of resources or materials to construct Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
complicated dwellings. Rather, small amounts of resources, when used
appropriately, can create a cost-effective shelter. An added benefit of using
umbrellas was that participants can take shelter in the event of wet weather.
• Food – Apple
Food was come in the form of a apple to showcase the most sustainable source
of food. Land that was used for breeding cattle and other livestock can be used
to support many times that amount of food in the form of wheat and vegetables.
This display encouraged the public to choose a diet that is more sustainable and
centered on vegetable consumption.
• Energy – Fan
Each participant was provided with a fan, which represented energy. And this
provided a live example of how energy alike can serve as a substitute for fossil
fuels and other non-renewable sources.

Photos: Our Youth. Our Future.

Waste- reusable bags Biodiversity- stuffed toys
Water- NEWater Shelter- Umbrella

2.3. On-Going Program Details Our Youth. Our Future.

2.3.1. ECO Exhibition/Trail
Description:
ECO Trail
The ECO Trail invited Vegetarian Society, Tzu Chi Foundation to set up booths at the
area with highest consumer traffic in front of the MRT station. The objective of ECO Trail
was to improve the understanding of Singaporeans of Volunteer Welfare
Organizations(VWOs) currently engaged in conservation efforts. These organizations
showcased their activities and the opportunities for volunteers to sign up for projects.
ECO Exhibition
Exhibitions that focused on six themes: water, waste, biodiversity, shelter, food and
energy were held. The ECO Exhibition adopted a more interactive approach. Mini-
activities and fun games were interwoven.
Two weeks before RE-Live! , two 2.5 hours volunteer training session were held in
Singapore Polytechnics and Raffles Junior College respectively. Over 200 Youth
volunteers were trained to engage the public meaningfully to share with them on how
they can each adopt a lifestyle that would make a difference not only to the
environment, but how it would also benefit them.
The exhibitions were broken down into six themes, namely water, waste, biodiversity,
shelter, food and energy. Exhibition panel and volunteer T-shirts were designed into six
different colors in order to capture the attention of the general public.




2.3.2. Palm Message Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
Description:
Palm Message is a platform for public to show their support for the
environment by placing their palm prints on a large sheet of canvas as well as write a
short message or sign off next to their print. Each print corresponded to a pledge on
the part of participants to this event. We received
100 over pledges over the 3 days.
Photos:
Participants leaving message on the board
A family leaving palm prints Happy Volunteers!

2.4. Closing Program Details Our Youth. Our Future.

2.4.2. Ariel Photograph
Descriptions:
In the aim to engage the public to make out a key green message in a fun manner,
we had an aerial photography session at Padang. The Green Walk capitalized on
mass participation to get the message on environmental conservation across. It served
to attract the public's attention at the same time deliver the message about the
importance of a sustainable living lifestyle.
150 participants were gathered at Padang on 7th June 2009. The program started at
7.30 am and ended around 10.00 am. Participants are divided according to the
outline of the aerial photo model. Six different color T-shirt with the theme, water
waste, food, shelter, biodiversity and energy respectively were distributed to
differentiate the participants for better coordination. Apart from the operation team,
one cameraman, one journalist and three photographer were introduced onto the
picker for recording purpose.
Prior to the event day, an volunteer information packaged were sent to all the
registered participants. In addition, induction sessions were held in Raffles Junior
College and Singapore Polytechnics, conveying green message behind the aerial
photo shots.


Final Aerial Shots
Picker and the participants Area at Padang


T-shirts Distribution Participants waiting for Aerial Photo Session
2.4.2. Green Walk
Description:
Upon completing the Aerial photo, participants were encouraged to walk back to
Bugis Junction to participate in other ongoing events. The objective of Green Walk
was to promote the living of a sustainable lifestyle to stay healthy by walking.
The Green Walk marked the end of RE-Live! 2009

3. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002

3.1. Team Structure

Portfolio Number Responsibility
Advisor 1 NTU Overall in charge of the planing,

execution of the project.
Organizing Chair/Vice Chair 3 NTU In charge of administration work,

arrange committee meetings
Honorary General Secretary 1 NTU In charge of finance-related matters
Honorary Treasurer 1 NTU In charge of planing, execution of

Synchronized Action
Team Leader- Synchronized 1 RJC

Action
Synchronized Action Team 8 RJC In charge of planing, execution of

Aerial Photograph
Team Leader- Aerial 1 NTU

Photograph
Aerial Photograph Team 5 NTU In charge of planing, execution of ECO

Exhibition
Team Leader- ECO Exhibition 1 SP
ECO Exhibition Team 10 SP In charge of planing, execution of ECO

Trail
Team Leader- ECO Trail 1 NTU
ECO Trail Team 2 NTU In charge of planing, execution of

Opening Ceremony
Team Leader- Ceremony 1 SP
Ceremony Team 5 SP


3.2.1. Timeline
Time Task In Charge
09/01/08-09/31/08 - Selected Chairman Advisor

- Confirmed Earthlink NTU involvement
10/01/08-11/30/08 - Incoming and Outgoing Committee Chairperson

Transition
- In-house Skill Training
12/01/08-12/31/08 Vacation Break
01/01/09-02/28/09 - Brainstormed on New Programs Whole Committee

- Drafted Proposals
- Contacted Potential Sponsors
03/01/09-03/31/09 - Confirmed RJC Involvement Whole Committee

- Confirmed SP Involvement
- Final Proposals
04/01/09-05/31/09 - Sourced for and Trained Volunteers and Whole Committee

Participants
- Publicized RE-Live! Online
- Sourced for in-kind sponsors
- Confirmed Venue Booking
06/01/09-06/08/09 - Final Execution
06/08/09-08/31/09 - Debrief Session for Committee Members Team Leaders,

- Post-Event Report Draftout Chairperson


4. REFLECTION AND RECOMMENDATION Charity Reg. No: 1739
4.1. Good Job

1. Organization committee are proactive and dedicated.
2. Committee members are well-trained before embarked on the execution
of the project.
3. Organization committee got good back-end support by ECO Singapore.
4. Past records of RE-Live! And ECO Singapore made it easier to get external
support such as volunteers, volunteer welfare organizations and companies
related to logistics and welfare.
4.2. Improvement Needed

1. At the beginning of the project, the involvement structure and
commitment level was not clearly conveyed within the various organizers,
especially ECO Singapore and Earthlink NTU.
2. Too many changes had been done throughout the planing, which
delayed the stage of execution.
3. Committee members came at different times which made it very hard to
hand over responsibilities and affected team operation norms.
4. Communication within the organization committee is not smooth and fast
which further decreased the efficiency of operation.
5. Team meeting was not conducted in an efficient way.
6. Volunteer induction was at the last minute and was not able to engage
sufficient number of those who registered.
4.3. Main Recommendations

1. Organizing committee can be formed in January. Six months' preparation
would be sufficient.
2. The main organizing team must be come into existence at the same time.
3. Prior to embarking onto the project as a partnering organisation, both
parties, namely ECO Singapore and the student organisations must
communicate clearly what the involvement structure, commitment level

and expectation are in order to avoid differences in vision Our Youth. Our Future.
and actual operation. Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002
4. Committee members may use a better communication channel to update
each other, such as google site, google calendar or professional project
management softwares in order to track the process of planning.
5. A proper team building and bonding needs to be exercised prior to
forming the committee.
6. Responsibilities and KPIs need to be set for each portfolio within the
committee and a tracking system to be set up for evaluating the job done.
7. A team of volunteer managers can be deployed to be in charge of the
training and administration of the volunteers. And proper planning on
volunteer engagement should be exercised so that the performance and
energy level of the volunteers would be further improved.
8. Sponsorship package needs to be send out at least 3 months before the
actual execution. A team of external liaison personnel can be deployed to
do the follow up.


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RE-Live!

2009 Post Event-Report environmental challenge organisation (singapore)

Our Youth. Our Future.

RE-Live! @ Bugis Junction

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

1. OVERVIEW Our Youth. Our Future.

As the organizing committee, we aimed to set “RE-Live!” as a trademark event on

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Our Youth. Our Future.

• To promote sustainable living lifestyle in an interactive and engaging manner

“RE-Live! 2009” was focusing on six areas:

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Our Youth. Our Future.

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

2. PROGRAM FLOW Our Youth. Our Future.

Opening Program On-Going Program Closing Program

Opening Ceremony ECO Exhibition/Trail Aerial Photography

- Special Performances by - Focused exhibition on six - Photos shot at Padang, to

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

2.2. Opening Program Details Our Youth. Our Future.

A drum performance by Singapore Polytechnic was the highlight of the opening

Drum Performance by Singapore Polytechnics Student Leaders Introducing 3-day event

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Our Youth. Our Future.

• Biodiversity – Stuffed Toys

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Photos: Our Youth. Our Future.

Waste- reusable bags Biodiversity- stuffed toys

Water- NEWater Shelter- Umbrella

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

2.3. On-Going Program Details Our Youth. Our Future.

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Photos: Our Youth. Our Future.

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Our Youth. Our Future.

Participants leaving message on the board

A family leaving palm prints Happy Volunteers!

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

2.4. Closing Program Details Our Youth. Our Future.

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Photos: Our Youth. Our Future.

Final Aerial Shots

Picker and the participants Area at Padang

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Our Youth. Our Future.

T-shirts Distribution Participants waiting for Aerial Photo Session

2.4.2. Green Walk

The Green Walk marked the end of RE-Live! 2009

ECOSPHERE, 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building, #06-01 Singapore 189695

Our Youth. Our Future.

3. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002

3.1. Team Structure

Advisor 1 NTU Overall in charge of the planing,

Organizing Chair/Vice Chair 3 NTU In charge of administration work,

Honorary General Secretary 1 NTU In charge of finance-related matters

Honorary Treasurer 1 NTU In charge of planing, execution of

Team Leader- Synchronized 1 RJC

Synchronized Action Team 8 RJC In charge of planing, execution of

Team Leader- Aerial 1 NTU

Aerial Photograph Team 5 NTU In charge of planing, execution of ECO

Team Leader- ECO Exhibition 1 SP

ECO Exhibition Team 10 SP In charge of planing, execution of ECO

Team Leader- ECO Trail 1 NTU