Our well-regarded Food Waste Management Learning Journey at Our Tampines Hub will take you through the hub's application of the "Closed Loop Cycle" concept of managing food waste. It essence, with this concept, not one morsel of food waste ever leaves the complex for the incineration plants. The food waste is processed into useful products that can be use in Our Tampines Hub's eco-garden and in other areas of its infrastructure.

Food security is one of Singapore's primary concerns as a nation. We also waste food the equivalent of 2 rice bowls per person per day in Singapore! To help play a part in reducing this problem, education on food waste management is one of our specializations and it is the trusted company of many schools and coprorate organizations to conduct educational workshops on how to effectively manage and reduce food waste. One way is to through composting.

In this workshop, we show traditional methods of composting and technology-driven methods of composting. This culminates in hands-on activity involving the Smart Cara food composting machine!

Kokedama making is an ancient Japanese way of displaying plants by encasing the plants in moss balls wrapped in twine material. Kokedama making has become popular in recent months and we have a workshop specially curated for you that packs a lot of fun and educational value!

Making cute figurines from waste paper? Who would have thought of that? The power of creativity through upcycling! Learn how to prepare the pulp from waste paper and then follow a simple step-by-step guide to shaping the figurine to how you want it. Top it off by painting the dried figurines to your favourite colours. You will get to learn the history of paper making and its evolution.

Paper making is an art form dating back to ancient China. Along the way, civilization discovered a way to make paper out of the pulp of waste paper! Think of the trees you could save frok being cut down just for the production of paper. So what are you waiting for? Learn to make your own new paper from waste paper and learn this history of paper making and its evolution. You get educational insight and have fun at the same time!

Embark on a journey that explores the profound impact of colour on human emotions, perceptions, and well-being. Guided by experienced professionals, you'll uncover how colour can serve as a transformative tool for self-expression, introspection, and healing. Through hands-on art therapy activities, you'll learn how to use colour as a tool for self-expression, introspection, and personal growth. This workshop is designed to help you understand the therapeutic potential of colours, uncover hidden emotions, and gain a deeper insight into your own psyche. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a psychology buff, or simply seeking a holistic approach to self-discovery, this will be a transformative experience where you'll paint your way to self-awareness and emotional well-being.

Art Therapist: Amanda Lee / Shirly Zhu / Gayatri Lele