NYP launches $10m fund for sustainability projects

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) launched its sustainability master-plan on Nov 3, setting aside $10 million to fund innovative projects on sustainability.

- Anjali Raguraman

The money will fund projects under its NYP Living Lab, which aims to test-bed sustainability-related solutions on campus, before they are rolled out in commercial and real-world settings.

On these projects, NYP staff and students will get to work with the institution's industry partners, such as firms keen on using technology to improve processes, neighbourhoods looking to reduce environmental footprints, and start-ups that want to test their solutions.

The $10 million fund was part of a slew of sustainability-related initiatives that NYP rolled out at its Eco Fest launch event on Nov 3, held at Teck Ghee Community Club.

Another initiative was Project Rejuven-Aid, which involved about 300 NYP students joining hands with NYP staff and grassroots volunteers to spruce up the homes of 56 seniors or low-income families in the estate.