Zahid

In the article “Parliament: Singapore looks to create Newoil by transforming waste plastic into alternative fuel,” Liu (2020) highlights how Singapore uses the different methods of recycling waste to move closer towards being a zero-waste nation. Liu notes that Singapore ambitiously wants to generate Newoil, by using plastic waste to create pyrolysis oil, which can replace fossil fuel. Singapore is looking at developing its chemical recycling industry and establishing a pilot plant for this. Liu also mentions that National Environment Agency (NEA) would implement a deposit refund scheme by 2022 to encourage recycling. Producers and retailers of packaged products need to submit packaging data annually to NEA to reduce amount of waste sent to Semakau Landfill. NEA also introduces Newsand, made from incinerated bottom ash and slag, construction materials that will be tested to build roads. According to Liu, Singapore is building three new facilities to manage the growing volume of e-waste...

I have loved and benefited from the Effective Communication program throughout the first trimester. It's been beneficial to expand my knowledge and comprehension of each of the various aspects of Effective Communication. My strength is teamwork, while my shortcomings include public speaking abilities and not being a good listener, according to the introductory email I wrote. I've always used the frameworks and recommendations provided in the instructional courses to help my thinking process and how to speak effectively when it comes to developing communication and critical thinking abilities. This module has been enjoyable for me since it forces me to learn outside of my comfort zone, which helps me to better my deficiencies. Professor Brad pushes us by allowing us to actively participate in class and giving us opportunity to present to different audiences in each class. This helps us improve our presentation abilities and confidence when speaking in front of an audience. Befor...