Eradicating plastic cups and reducing paper packaging waste with reusable trays
KFC Singapore has announced in a press release that they will be replacing all plastic cups and all drinks will be served in paper cups starting from 1 November 2019.
This is part of their effort in environmental sustainability.
As a brand that cares, KFC Singapore is dedicated to packaging innovation as part of our ongoing initiative to reduce single-use plastics and most importantly, waste. We are proud to have kick-started a nation-wide movement against single-use plastic straws in 2018. Next, on our continuous drive towards environmental sustainability, KFC Singapore is replacing plastic cups with paper cups in 2019,” said Lynette Lee, General Manager, Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd.
Since 2016, KFC has taken other notably approaches to sustainable practices including reduction of paper packaging waste by KFC’s chicken-on-bone meals on reusable trays. In 2017, they have stopped using all non-recyclable foam packaging and in the following year they decided to removed single-use plastic straws and lids for dine-in service.
LTA has announced that from Nov 5, 2019, e-scooters have been banned from footpaths. You can only use them on park connectors and bicycle lanes.
The ban has hit food delivery riders hard especially when they use PMD to earn a living. Under the new rule, e-scooters are not allowed on footpaths. The ban will be progressively extended to other motorised PMDs by the first quarter of 2020. Bicycles, PMAs and non-motorised PMDs, such as manual kick-scooters, can be used on footpaths. From Jan 1, 2020, those caught riding an e-scooter on footpaths will be liable for a fine up to S$2,000 and/or jail up to three months.
This has affected over 7,000 PMD riders who use e-scooters to do food deliveries.
Search for alternatives
According to Google Trend, search queries for ‘eBikes‘, ‘Power-Assisted Bicycle‘ and ‘PAB’ have surged over the past few days from Nov 4, the same day after LTA announced the ban.
Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) are not allowed on footpaths but can be used on public roads. This has resulted in many trying to search for an alternative to PMD to carry on their job to earn a living.
Technical Requirements for PAB
According to LTA, you must be at least 16 years old to use a PAB.
For your safety and the safety of other road users, your PAB must meet the following technical requirements:
The construction of a PAB must be similar to that of a conventional bicycle
The PAB can only be powered by an electric source
The PAB must comply with European Standard, EN15194, for electric power-assisted cycles
The maximum continuous power output of the PAB must not exceed 250 watts
The motor power of the PAB can only cut in when the rider starts to pedal
The motor power of the PAB must be progressively reduced and finally cut off as the bicycle reaches 25km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling
The maximum weight of the PAB must not exceed 20kg
LTA-approved eBikes
There is no list of approved eBikes on LTA website but here are a few that were tested and approved:
Register your eBike with LTA (from onemotering.com.sg)
You can buy an unregistered PAB and bring it for type-approval, sealing and registration yourself. If the unregistered PAB already has an LTA orange seal, you will only need to register it. Alternatively, you can buy a registered PAB from a retailer, who will simply transfer the registration to your name.
To register or ride a PAB, you must be at least 16 years old. You must also wear protective gear when riding a PAB. If you fail to follow the guidelines when using your PAB, you may face penalties.
If you have purchased an unregistered PAB, you must get it type-approved and sealed and registered at an LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre before you can use it.
If you have purchased an unregistered PAB which already has an LTA orange seal, register your PAB online.
It has been a while since my significant other and I traveled together. For the first time in a long time, we shall be booking an overseas trip at the last-minute. With two weeks to spare, we need to find ways to stretch our dollar.
Conventional wisdom states that you must book months in advance to save money. Last minute purchases usually lead to expensive airline tickets and lodging arrangements. However, this is not always the case.
#1: BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR DESTINATION
Since you are being spontaneous, consider letting the deals decide your destination. Let the fate guide you! Who knows? You may be in Haiti for less S$200.
If you do not have your heart set on a specific place, you may go to websites that enable you to check the best travel deals. For instance, Kayak Explore is a great tool to see which countries offer the best deals at a variety of travel dates.
#2: BOOK A LATE TIME-SLOT
Use the scarcity of time to your favor by booking really late. Interestingly, you may score the cheapest flights by pushing your booking way back. The closer the date, the more desperate airlines are in trying to fill the plane’s capacity. Go big or go home, right?
#3: SEARCH FOR FAVORABLE EXCHANGE RATES
One way to maximize your dollar is to compare the Singapore dollar to the rest of the world. If you are eyeing a trip abroad, you may look for a destination with favorable exchange rates. Which local currencies are weaker compared to the Singapore dollar? Perhaps, there are countries experiencing momentary economic instability or other conditions that decline their currency values. Consider traveling to these countries.
#4: OPEN THE INCOGNITO MODE
Keep your searches in private. When you surf the Net in Incognito Mode, your browser does not collect cookies. This means that third parties cannot identify the website you have visited before. Without the ability to track your movements, travel websites will have a harder time guessing your intentions. You see, these websites tend to raise prices to people who are not on “private” mode.
Another option is for you to use a VPN or a Virtual Private Network, which will conceal your geographical location and encrypt the data you send.
#5: PACK THE LIGHT ESSENTIALS
Make minimalist packing your lifestyle by traveling light. No matter how long you plan to be away from the country, it is best to pack no more than a week’s supply of fresh clothes. Packing light basics and weather-appropriate gear ensures that you save money and space.
Do not forget other essential accessories such as travel-sized hygiene items, chargers and USBs, power adapters, and padlocks.
#6: BE FLEXIBLE WITH THE TRAVEL DATES
Aside from the destinations, you can save more money by being flexible with the travel dates. People travel less in these unconventional days. Traveling in the middle of the week is cheaper than traveling towards the end of the week. You will get the best deal by flying on a Tuesday and leaving the following Wednesday as compared to flying on a Friday and leaving next Sunday.
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Keep these tips in mind the next time you book a last-minute flight! ?
Put your entrepreneur shades on and climb into a new terrain – the online business. It can be difficult to navigate, but every new venture presents its own challenges and opportunities.
#1: IDENTIFYING YOUR TARGET MARKET
When your product or service is solidified, research on the target market you aspire to tap. Identifying your target market and competition can help you decide the branding, pricing, and marketing strategies. Your website’s design must be attractive to your potential clients.
For instance, you are planning to sell sportswear. You may focus on several sports groups or teams in Singapore by joining running events or swimming meets.
#2: PICKING AN E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
Choosing the right platform is just as important as the product or service you sell. Ensure that you sign up for an all-in-one solution that allows you to showcase your items and to sell it thru a shopping cart software. This way, you would not need to hire someone to code your transactions. Consider these platforms:
A. Instagram
If you are looking at the contemporary scene whereby Millennials and Centennials frequent, consider opening a shop in Instagram. It is the perfect platform to sell clothes. Furthermore, there are no fees to list your images and there are no companies that will take over your prices. You are the boss!
Create a separate Instagram account with flat lay pictures to showcase your items. Then, put hashtags like #clothessingapore, #sgblogshop, #shopmycloset, #instacloset, #instasale, and #clothesforsale. These tags will help potential clients find your profile.
B. Craigslist
For local selling that goes straight to the point, try posting in Craigslist. This website may not look as flashy as other marketplaces, but it is reliable. It will connect you to buyers using your own terms. It is free to list and sell. Just meet up with the buyer to complete the transaction.
Simply look for the category that you are eyeing for and list the item you want to sell. People are attracted to Craigslist due to its simplistic nature.
C. Etsy
For people who love to sell artistic homegrown goods, they go to Etsy. It is one of the biggest online platforms across the globe, which houses unique and quirky products.
I often go to Etsy to search for craftsy items that my friends will be delighted to receive as gifts.
#3: CREATING YOUR ONLINE STORE
The final step is to build your online store. Customize a theme that will attract your clients. Follow your branding. You may also set up folders or categories for each item you upload. Put as much information as you can.
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Lastly, you may assign shipping and payment methods to ease the process. Consider websites that allow you to build a page for free such as wix.com.
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That means that they’re not sponsored in any way for the creation of this calculator.
The interest rates of savings accounts differ widely between bank to bank.
Some banks even have different savings account with varying interest rates.
Naturally, the highest interest rates are awarded only if you fulfil certain criteria like:
credit your monthly salary
spend a certain amount every month
have an investment account and actively make monthly investments
take a housing loan
own insurance policies
Once you get all of this information, you would have to compare the savings accounts in order to find out what is the highest interest rate you can qualify.
The problem with doing this manually is that it’s an extremely tedious process.
Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Enter the Seedly Savings Account Calculator – a simple tool that can help you calculate the highest interest you can potentially get.
How Do I Use The Seedly Savings Account Calculator?
Integration With Seedly’s Main Site
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Well, you’ll be pleased to know that the calculator is also integrated with SeedlyQnA and SeedlyReviews.
This means that you can click on “More Details” and the dropdown list will display questions which other people have asked (and answered) as well as user reviews about the particular account you’re recommended.
