ORBA Sustainability – Orchard Road

Saving Energy: the Holy Grail for Orchard Road Hotels

Orchard Road hotels are making significant strides in sustainability, implementing a variety of measures that reduce both their carbon footprint and operating costs. Key decarbonising solutions include food digesters for recycling waste, eliminating single-use plastics in favour of refillable bottles and biodegradable toiletries, and installing energy-efficient technologies like LED lighting, solar panels, and advanced chillers. Many hotels are also deploying electric vehicles and enhancing landscaping. These hotels are part of the Orchard Road Business Association’s Sustainability Roadmap, committed to optimising energy efficiency, exploring sustainable energy sources, and pursuing relevant certifications. Through these efforts, they demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable hospitality without compromising guest experience.

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How Sustainability Certifications Guide Smarter Consumer Decisions

In today’s marketplace, buying what is “green” and sustainable can feel overwhelming, with a multitude of labels promising eco-friendly or ethical products. From fashion to food, to furniture and “ “green” buildings, finding out what makes positive impact for the environment and communities can be quite confusing. Certifications are one way to get a handle on what is essential for greener retail and living, as they ensure that claims of sustainability are backed by real, verifiable standards. In a world increasingly shaped by climate change, making informed choices is key to driving genuine progress.

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Minimising Food Waste for the Future

The hundreds of eateries along Orchard Road, from food centres to Michelin-starred restaurants, represent Singapore’s rich culinary diversity. With this abundance of food comes the issue of food waste, with the island generating about 800,000 tons annually, or 10% of total waste.

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Saving Energy: the Holy Grail for Orchard Road Hotels

How Sustainability Certifications Guide Smarter Consumer Decisions

Minimising Food Waste for the Future

Saving Energy: the Holy Grail for Orchard Road Hotels

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How Sustainability Certifications Guide Smarter Consumer Decisions

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Minimising Food Waste for the Future

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Orchard Road Sustainability Roadmap

Green News Bites

Castlery: Green Advocacy

Castlery is dedicated to sustainability, actively supporting events like Go Green Singapore, Earth Day, and Earth Hour. Since 2023, we’ve collaborated with GREEN-HOUSE, hosting over 70 brands and inspiring 6,500+ visitors. This year, we held a "Pre-Loved" sale featuring discounted, curated furniture, with proceeds aiding local charities. We also launched the "Castlery x Pass It On Studio: Renewed & Reimagined" collection, showcasing upcycled furniture made from bio-composites to highlight our commitment to sustainable design.

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Wooden Keycards at Hilton Singapore Orchard

Hilton Singapore Orchard is one of the first Hilton hotels to use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wooden key cards. With the use of wooden keycards, the Hotel is able to eliminate up to 40,000 plastic key cards a year across the 1,080-room property. Hilton Singapore Orchard’s sustainability awards include The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification for Hotels, The Singapore Hotel Sustainability Award 2023 & 2024, and The Green Mark Gold Certification.

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Sustainable fashion collection at Metro

Metro’s Product Development Team teamed up with Raffles Design Institute and Sateri, the world's largest producer of viscose fibre, to launch an eco-conscious apparel line in 2022. Using Sateri’s EcoCosy® fibre, Raffles students applied zero-waste drafting techniques to craft a sustainable collection, “Letters to Metro”. Made from biodegradable viscose sourced from eucalyptus, the line met the rigorous European standards for sustainability. Recognised for this innovation, Metro earned the Singapore Good Design Award (SG Mark) 2023, highlighting their commitment to eco-friendly fashion in collaboration with industry leaders and rising design talent.

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