Channel NewsAsia 2 Jun 08;
SINGAPORE: MediaCorp is looking for Singapore's most eco-friendly person. It has launched a competition that is part of its environmental conservation campaign, called 'Saving Gaia'.
The contest calls for participants to spend 24 hours in a see-through box and the winner could walk away with S$10,000.
Hoping that even more people will become environmentally-conscious, MediaCorp's 'Saving Gaia' campaign this year aims to emphasise the role of the individual.
Shaun Seow, Deputy CEO (News, Radio, Print), said: "It is not just big, big campaigns and worldwide superstars talking about saving the environment, but we have to register the fact that each one of us has a part to play."
On it's newly-launched website, some have gone online to pledge how they will do their part for Mother Earth, including re-using water discharged from the washing machine to flush the toilet.
The first 3,000 participants will get Envirosax bags for free.
If you've got even better ideas, and don't mind showing how you'll put them into practice in full view of everyone, you could take part in the Gaia Life Challenge.
Three people will be selected to spend 24 hours in a see-through box. They will be quizzed on their green knowledge and challenged to complete specific tasks. The challenge will take place on June 21 and 22.
Those who are interested can sign up by logging on to the 'Saving Gaia' website at www.savinggaia.sg and submit three of their best green habits. The deadline for submissions is June 14. - CNA/vm
