SINGAPORE — Lazarus Island is now a step closer to being transformed into an eco-tourist destination, with the launch of low-carbon 'tiny houses' for travellers to stay the night. Known as Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus Island, the five units will be launched this April, marking the first accommodation built on the island for short-term stay. Each unit comes equipped...
Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus Island will be launched on the island as part of a series of new initiatives by Sentosa.SINGAPORE — Lazarus Island is now a step closer to being transformed into an eco-tourist destination, with the launch of low-carbon "tiny houses" for travellers to stay the night.
To help visitors to reduce their carbon footprint, the tiny houses are powered mainly by solar, built from sustainable building materials such as recycled plastic and wood fibre, and has a biodigester that converts food from waste to compost on-site within 24 hours. As Singapore transitions to a low-carbon future, more support will also be given to small and medium-sized enterprises to help them reduce their carbon footprint and improve their sustainability reporting, Mr Tan said.
The agency said the initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by SMEs, including limited resources and a lack of understanding in sustainability reporting framework and requirements.
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