The Sundowner Practicing and Sharing Circular Economy in Singapore
· Circular Economy, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Experiential Learning, Waste Reduction, Biodiversity Education, Community-driven, Resource-conscious Living, Singapore
Singapore — 10 January 2026 — The Human-Centred Sustainability Research Education and Leadership Group (HCSREL Group) recently conducted a learning visit to The Sundowner, a leading urban nature and sustainability experience centre, to engage with practitioners championing circular economy and community-driven sustainability practices in Singapore. The visit forms part of the Group’s broader effort to study and highlight human-centred approaches to sustainability education, leadership, and systems change, with a focus on how experiential learning can influence behaviours and mindsets in dense urban environments. During the visit, participants explored The Sundowner’s hands-on sustainability programmes, including urban farming, biodiversity education, and resource-conscious living practices. Through guided activities and discussions, the Group examined how The Sundowner integrates circular economy principles, such as waste reduction, regeneration, and localised production, into engaging public experiences. The Sundowner will be operating from its new centre at the Old Bukit Timah Fire Station, with all activities from 1 January 2026 held at:The Sundowner – Old Bukit Timah Fire Station272 Upper Bukit Timah, #01-18 to 23Singapore 588212 The heritage site offers expanded opportunities for sustainability education, enabling deeper engagement with communities, educators, and organisations interested in nature-based learning and circular practices. “The visit to The Sundowner provided valuable insights into how sustainability can be made tangible, inclusive, and people-centred,” said Assoc. Prof. Liu Lerwen, Founder of the HCSREL Group. “Their work demonstrates how local leadership and experiential education can play a critical role in advancing circular economy thinking in Singapore.” The HCSREL Group will continue its research and engagement with sustainability leaders across Singapore and the region, documenting best practices that place people, participation, and lived experience at the heart of sustainable transformation. About Human-Centred Sustainability Research Education and Leadership GroupThe HCSREL Group is a multidisciplinary initiative focused on advancing research, education, and leadership practices that place human experience, participation, and equity at the core of sustainability and circular economy efforts. About The SundownerThe Sundowner is a Singapore-based urban nature and sustainability experience centre that delivers immersive programmes in urban farming, biodiversity, and circular living. From January 2026, The Sundowner will operate from its new home at the Old Bukit Timah Fire Station.