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All new HDB flats to get eco-friendly features: Khaw

SINGAPORE — All new Housing and Development Board (HDB) projects will include a standard suite of eco-friendly features, Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced today (Jan 22).

The eco-friendly features to be introduced in all new HDB projects from today's BTO launch on Jan 22, 2014. Photo: Ministry of National Development

The eco-friendly features to be introduced in all new HDB projects from today's BTO launch on Jan 22, 2014. Photo: Ministry of National Development

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SINGAPORE — All new Housing and Development Board (HDB) projects will include a standard suite of eco-friendly features, Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced today (Jan 22).

In a blog post, Mr Khaw said the green features will be introduced starting from today’s Built-To-Order (BTO) launch.

The standard eco-friendly suite include an LED lighting with motion-sensors in common areas, centralised chutes for recyclables, and eco-pedestals in the bathrooms which recycle water for toilet flushing.

“In addition, we will provide covered bicycle parking lots and bicycle wheel guides in all new BTO projects. This is to encourage residents to cycle and adopt a green and healthy lifestyle,” Mr Khaw added.

In the post, Mr Khaw also cited the HDB’s first eco-precinct, the Treelodge@Punggol, explaining how Singaporeans are receptive of the eco-friendly lifestyle it provides.

“This successful experiment has given us the confidence to extend the eco-features to all future HDB housing projects. Our vision is for all new HDB towns to be clean, green, and healthy,” he said.

“My sense is that Singaporeans, given proper support, can embrace such a lifestyle too. Treelodge@Punggol gives me that confidence.”

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