(From left) SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai; child from The Grange International Preschool; Kinderland general manager Seet Lee Kiang; child from Kinderland Academy & Preschool; Senior Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Goh Hanyan; child from ELFA Preschool; YTL PowerSeraya CEO John Ng; child from NurtureStars Preschool; Lions Befrienders Service Association Singapore executive director Karen Wee; and child from Skool4Kidz Preschool; in front of an SG60 art mural unveiled on July 2.
The mural titled ‘Building Our Nation Over Generations’ stands as a vibrant tribute to multiculturalism, boldness, resilience and openness. This is the Largest Mural Made of Reused Plastics as awarded by Singapore Book of Records. Conceptualised by Artist, Fadhlin AG, Crestar Learning Centre’s Art Programme Head, the mural is a striking visual celebration of Singapore’s 60-year journey—honouring our nation’s progress, resilience, and collective identity. The artwork features vibrant depictions of national milestones, cultural icons, and beloved mascots, reflecting the SG60 theme: “Building Our Singapore Together – Let’s connect, contribute, and show we care.”
With creativity, the mural serves as an educational project to educate young children about the importance of reducing plastic waste.
This mural was officially completed by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment & the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, together with Mr Seet Lee Kiang, General Manager, Kinderland Singapore, Mr Lam Sheau Kai, President, SMRT Trains, Mr John Ng, Chief Executive Officer, YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited., and Ms Karen Wee, Executive Director, Lions Befrienders Service Association Singapore.
Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment & the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, completed the art mural together with representatives from Kinderland, SMRT, YTL PowerSeraya and Lions Befrienders.
The art mural is awarded the Largest Mural Made of Reused Plastics by Singapore Book of Records.
The idea of the mural was born from a commitment to meaningfully engage children and families in sustainability. As part of SG60’s theme, Building Our Singapore Together, the mural serves as a symbolic and educational project — teaching young minds about the importance of reducing plastic waste. Through this initiative, children learn to repurpose still-usable toys by donating them, recycle broken ones for mural materials, and rethink their purchases to reduce excessive consumption.
A total of over 420kg of plastic toys were collected across our 51 KIE centres in Singapore.
As Singapore urbanised over the past 60 years, plastic waste, like the rest of the world, has been on the rise. In 2023, Singapore’s plastic waste accounted for 14 per cent of our total waste, weighing approximately 957,000 metric tons, of which only 5% was recycled. (NEA, n.d.)
The global toy industry plays a significant role in the global plastic pollution crisis. For every $1 million in revenue, it consumes an astounding 40 tons of plastic, making it the most plastic-intensive sector in the world. Around 90% of toys on the market are plastic, further exacerbating the growing plastic waste problem. While recycling may seem like a straightforward fix, it is not that simple. Many plastic toys are crafted from a combination of materials, such as PVC, ABS, or polycarbonate, which complicates the recycling process and makes it less efficient. (Atmos, 2022)
Did you know? The toy industry is the world’s most plastic-intensive sector, with 90% of toys made from plastic—contributing significantly to global plastic pollution.
Through education, we can influence our young children to be more mindful of their purchases and disposal. By instilling these values in our children from a young age, we prepare the next generation to live more sustainably.
The project brought together over 5,000 preschoolers, and more than 5,000 family members and educators across five of Kinderland International Education (KIE) Singapore’s early childhood brands (Kinderland, ELFA, NurtureStars, Skool4Kidz and The Grange International Preschool) —showcasing the power of community and intergenerational collaboration. The process involves donating and collecting pre-loved plastic toys, dismantling the toy parts, sorting the plastic waste by colour, painting and attaching the plastic waste to the mural panel. This mural took six weeks to complete.
More than 10,000 preschoolers, families, and educators from five KIE brands came together to transform pre-loved plastic toys into a meaningful mural—showcasing the power of community, creativity, and sustainability.
This project not only educated our young – but also influenced their families to learn to repurpose plastic waste. Secondary partners from SMRT, YTL PowerSeraya, and Lions Befrienders — whose belief in the power of art has been a part of this journey in making this vision a reality. Through our joint efforts across various communities, we have repurposed at least 35% of the over 420kg of plastic waste. We hope this mural will continue to inspire you and others likewise for years to come.
This initiative was conceived with a dual purpose: to instil sustainable habits in young children and to celebrate Singapore’s 60-year journey of nation-building. Spearheaded by KIE and supported by all its five early education brands, Kinderland, ELFA, NurtureStars, Skool4Kidz and The Grange International Preschool, the project was introduced across 51 preschools, engaging over 5,000 preschoolers and more than 5,000 family members and educators.
This meaningful initiative was designed to nurture sustainable habits in our young learners and help them understand the importance of conserving resources — starting from their earliest years.
Drawing inspiration from SG60’s theme of connect, contribute and care, KIE envisioned a large-scale art mural that embraces sustainability. The KIE team and Artist, Fadhlin AG began with conceptual discussions, identifying meaningful national icons that would represent Singapore’s shared values of multiculturalism, openness and resilience. To support this vision, our preschoolers and their families were invited to contribute pre-loved plastic toys – transforming them into creative resources for the mural.
The KIE team and Artist, Fadhlin AG, drawing the outline of the artwork on 51 individual panels of the mural.
This marked the beginning of a project rooted in education, collaboration and environmental stewardship.
With strong community support, donations of pre-loved toys flowed in. These items were carefully dismantled, with unusable components responsibly disposed of and reusable parts sorted by colour. Educators and preschoolers then collaborated to prepare the mural’s base, painting it and gradually assembling the toy pieces into place, based on their colours and shapes.
Preschoolers from Pre-Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 contributed to the donation of pre-loved toys and sorted them by colour.
This phase also saw intergeneration bonding between Lions Befrienders, YTL PowerSeraya and Kinderland – working together to bring this vision to life through a structured and inclusive approach. The seniors from Lions Befrienders and volunteers from YTL PowerSeraya came together in creating the centre piece of the mural together with preschoolers from Kinderland Preschool @ Ministry of National Development.
Intergenerational bonding is evident as seniors from Lions Befrienders, YTL PowerSeraya volunteers and Kinderland Preschool children came together to create the centrepiece of the mural.
As the mural took shape, each piece contributed to a collective narrative – one that celebrates Singapore’s growth through the eyes and hands of its youngest citizens.
The mural is a testament to what can be achieved when communities unite around a common purpose. Every preschool, every child and every educator played a part in assembling a powerful symbol of environmental stewardship and national pride.
The final artwork stands not only as a striking visual installation but also as a meaningful representation of the SG60 spirit – where small actions contribute to significant impact. Structurally supported and carefully assembled, the mural exemplifies how individual dreams and efforts, when aligned, can produce remarkable outcomes.
On 2 July 2025, the project was officially recognised by the Singapore Book of Records as the Largest Mural Made of Reused Plastics. More than an achievement, this recognition underscores the role of early childhood education in driving sustainable values and civic responsibility.
From tiny hands to guiding hearts, every preschool, child, family, and educator wove together a vibrant tapestry of environmental care and national pride.
We hope to inspire many others and the future generations to take ownership of Singapore’s green journey – and to believe that even the smallest hands can shape a more sustainable world.
Teamy, the productivity bee, was first introduced as the mascot for Singapore’s national productivity campaign in 1982. The bee was chosen because it symbolises industriousness and teamwork—traits strongly associated with productivity. As the campaign evolved to emphasise not just productivity but also innovation, Teamy was updated to carry a lightbulb, symbolising bright and creative ideas. In 1999, Teamy was retired and replaced by an “i” icon to continue promoting productivity. However, for many older Singaporeans, Teamy remains memorable—especially its catchy slogan: “Good, better, best! Never let it rest. Till the good is better, and the better best!”
Kindness is in everyone. The Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) aspires to inspire everyone to live kinder — through our actions, words and thoughts. Because no matter how small these kind acts may be, by building on them, we can create a greater and more gracious society together.
Sharity is a cuddly, pink elephant who believes in being his own superhero. Through his thoughtful acts of caring and sharing, he creates a positive impact on the lives of others in the community. His cheerful disposition and optimistic nature makes him a steadfast friend.
Captain Green is a cheerful frog who hops from one adventure to another throughout Singapore. He is sensitive to changes in his environment. As a ‘greenfluencer’, he is a symbol for the “Clean & Green” movement and loves inspiring others to care for and protect our environment. One of the ways is to adopt the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) at home, in school and in shared public spaces. Together, we can all care for our environment!
Water Wally was created in 2005 to encourage the public to take ownership of Singapore’s precious water resource and deliver PUB’s messages in a fun and interactive way. Water Wally’s sister, Water Sally, was introduced in December 2020. Known as the bubbly water droplet, she is a smart and great problem solver who stands by her brother to promote water causes in Singapore. Together, this dynamic duo champion our water conservation cause to influence positive behaviour in the younger generation and help them be more aware of how climate change is affecting our water sustainability.
Bursting with life, Becky Bunny, Families for Life’s mascot, is spunky and always ready for adventure and fun. Often found moving from one activity to the next, she is excited by all that life has to offer. Becky Bunny loves collecting stickers, and is frequently heard singing the Families for Life Family Songs. On special occasions, she loves to eat all kinds of kueh! Most of all, Becky Bunny takes joy in showing the family values of Love, Care and Concern, Commitment and Respect to her family and always puts her family first!
Led by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) alongside its partners from the 3P sectors, Go Green SG is a whole-of-nation movement to rally citizens, organisations and the community to take collective action towards a more environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient Singapore.
This year, Go Green SG provides participants more opportunities to connect with one another and contribute through community action, including cross-collaborations between partners from 3P sectors. As we commemorate SG60, this year’s Go Green SG will feature new and diverse activities by some 400 3P partners, organising more than 900 activities to demonstrate our collective commitment towards environmental sustainability and resilience.
Find out more about Go Green SG 2025.
Kinderland International Education (KIE), a member of Crestar Education Group (CEG), is a pioneer in the industry with over 45 years of experience nurturing and educating young children in Singapore and in the region. Other Early Childhood brands in the group include Skool4Kidz, a consortium with Dr Jane Ching-Kwan, NurtureStars Preschool, a collaboration between Kinderland and Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association (SAFRA), ELFA Preschool and The Grange International.
KIE has established an extensive regional preschool network of over 120 centres in Singapore, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Australia.
Established in 1978, Kinderland is a leading provider of quality infant care and bilingual preschool education for children 2 months to 6 years of age. Our unique music-infused curriculum and programmes are developed by a team of in-house early childhood professionals. We also work closely with affiliates from renowned preschools and institutions of higher learning worldwide on curriculum research and development.
With more than 40 years as an Early Childhood provider, Kinderland’s commitment and success have led to over 60 centres worldwide, nurturing more than 5,000 children annually.
Skool4Kidz is a consortium formed by Kinderland International Education and Dr Jane Ching-Kwan, a renowned educator and respected veteran in early childhood education. Appointed a Preschool Anchor Operator in 2014 by Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), Skool4Kidz aims to give every child a successful early start in life through affordable quality early care and education. Our programme focuses on technology empowerment and encourages preschoolers to develop computational thinking, active problem-solving, social interaction and the confidence to be creative, through play and interaction with technology.
ELFA has been inspiring young minds and shaping morals for over two decades. Established in 2000, ELFA Preschool is one of the five early childhood brands under Kinderland International Education in Singapore. To date, it has a network of more than 25 centres in Singapore and China, providing quality care and educational services for children below the ages of six. ELFA offers bilingual Chinese and English curriculum that places great emphasis on the acquisition of Chinese oral language and reading skills. We strive to nurture our children’s interest and build a strong foundation in Mandarin with early immersion in the Chinese language and culture.
NurtureStars Preschool is a joint collaboration between Kinderland International Education and SAFRA, an organisation formed since 1972 to offer social, sports, recreational and educational facilities for all former and current national servicemen and their families. The unique partnership was formed in 2010, leveraging SAFRA’s one-stop clubhouse facilities and Kinderland’s expertise in early childhood education to provide high-quality preschool education in a holistic learning environment to the families of more than 600,000 SAFRA members as well as to the community.
The essence of NurtureStars’ Active Learning Curriculum, is designed through a partnership with JACPA, a specialist in children’s sports education in Japan, developing our children holistically.
The Grange International Preschool (TGIP), together with its sister primary school, earned recognition from UNESCO during World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2025, celebrating their contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 of Quality Education, and their commitment to nurturing global citizens equipped to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
The school occupies a lush 3-acre campus, which provides the setting for its “Green Granger” initiative of immersive outdoor learning. It’s an educational approach that has helped the school win multiple awards, including Sustainable Schools of the Year at the 2023 and 2024 Singapore Education Awards.
Since 1971, YTL PowerSeraya has been a leading provider of integrated utilities and value-added energy solutions, lighting the nation for a sustainable future. Through our retail arm, Geneco, Singapore’s No.1 Residential Electricity Retailer, we are proud to power over 170,000 households. With over 54 years of experience, YTL PowerSeraya remains committed to energising communities and powering generations to come.
Sustainability is at the core of our strategy. We aim to reduce our emissions by 60% by 2030 and align our ambition with Singapore’s net-zero goal by 2050. We also strive to enrich communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives. As a proud co-sponsor of Singapore’s largest art mural, we support this national project that blends creativity with environmental awareness and social action, highlighting the importance of protecting our environment for a greener future
Together, we can take collective action towards a more environmentally sustainable Singapore.
The $50 million SG Eco Fund was set up in 2020 to support projects that advance environmental sustainability and involve the community.
A sustainable and green Singapore can only be achieved with the people, private, and public sectors working in partnership to protect our environment and keep our public spaces clean, green and liveable.
Through the SG Eco Fund, we hope to enable our community to build a sustainable Singapore for both present and future generations.
Founded in 1977, Crestar Learning Centre is a leading enrichment school in Singapore with a strong focus on the arts. Over 40,000 students have been nurtured through our visual arts and dance programmes, with many achieving accolades both locally and internationally.
Our Art Faculty has groomed over 3,000 budding artists, some of whom have excelled in prestigious global competitions, such as the Magic Eyes Competition.
This mural is a testament to Crestar’s passion for nurturing artistic talent and building Singapore’s creative landscape. Conceptualised by our Head of Art, Ms Fadhlin AG, it is a collaborative effort involving both public-private partners. It reflects our ongoing commitment to inspire the next generation through meaningful artistic expression.
Lions Befrienders is more than just an organisation. We are a multi-generational, extended family built on love and connection. We serve the seniors of our community with deep care and respect.
We go beyond providing enriching activities and well-designed infrastructure. What truly sets us apart is our heart, a heart filled with love. From this love springs empathy, kindness, respect, patience, compassion, generosity, integrity, joy, and peace. And with hearts brimming with love, we reach out to the community, to share, to care, and to connect.
We hope Lions Befrienders becomes a second home for the seniors we serve. Because Lions Befrienders is about Connecting Seniors and Enriching Lives.
SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a leading public transport services provider in Singapore. As the nation’s dominant rail operator, SMRT manages and operates the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. These services are complemented by its bus, taxi, and private hire vehicle operations. Through Kaizen, SMRT enhances lifestyles by creating vibrant transit destinations for commuters and the communities it serves.
In addition, SMRT collaborates with Malaysia’s Prasarana to design, build, and subsequently operate, and maintain the RTS Link, which will enhance cross-border connectivity between Singapore and Johor.
SMRT’s core values are encapsulated in the acronym R.I.S.E, which stands for Respect, Integrity, Safety, Service, and Excellence. SMRT is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and commuter-centric transport services.
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