Studies & Research
We partner with Higher Education Institutions and conduct studies on sustainability and circularity in the education system.
Calendar of Projects & Activities
Higher Education Institutions play a crucial role in advancing sustainable development and greening education through research and innovation. We collaborate with HEIs on research projects that advance circular education systems and partner with students to co-develop innovative digital solutions for schools, parents and communities.
Ongoing and Upcoming Studies & Research
Insight Reports
Study on Sustainability Activities by PSGs - Go Green PSGs 2026: Insights from Schools and PSG Chairpersons
01 Jan 2026 – 30 Apr 2026
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Parent Support Groups (PSGs) play an important role in shaping school communities and supporting sustainability efforts across Singapore. From recycling and repurposing initiatives to environmental education activities, greener transport campaigns and community engagement projects, many PSGs are actively contributing towards a more sustainable future. To better understand these efforts, The Circular Classroom partnered with Singapore Management University (SMU) and SMU-X on the "Go Green PSGs – Mapping Sustainable Practices Across Singapore Schools" project as part of Go Green SG 2026. Conducted in 2026, the study engaged PSG leaders from schools across Singapore to document and map sustainability initiatives led or supported by Parent Support Groups. Through surveys and interviews, the project explored the types of activities implemented, the motivations behind them, challenges encountered, and opportunities for future growth and collaboration. The findings provided valuable insights into the diversity of sustainability practices taking place in school communities and highlight opportunities for peer learning, collaboration and knowledge sharing among schools and PSGs. The study contributed to ongoing efforts to strengthen sustainability education and community action, while supporting the objectives of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and Go Green SG. Read the full report here and explore the key findings below. Schools that joined the study: - Anderson Serangoon Junior College - Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) - Beatty Secondary School - Changkat Primary School - Chua Chu Kang Primary School - Chung Cheng High School (Main) - Dazhong Primary School - Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) - Gongshang Primary School - Lianhua Primary School - Manjusri Secondary School - Maris Stella High School (Primary and Secondary) - Mayflower Primary School - Mee Toh School - Methodist Girls' School (Primary) - Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) - North View Primary School - Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) - Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) - Pei Chun Public School - Qihua Primary School - River Valley Primary School - Rosyth School - St Patrick's School - Victoria School - West View Primary School - Westwood Secondary School - Yangzheng Primary School - Yishun Primary School - Yu Neng Primary School - Yusof Ishak Secondary School
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Study on School Uniforms and Sustainable Consumption: Insights from Parents and Students
01 Aug 2023 – 30 Jun 2024
Singapore Management University (SMU)
School uniforms are an essential part of student life, yet thousands of uniforms are discarded each year when students outgrow them or graduate. To better understand attitudes towards school uniform reuse and broader sustainable consumption practices, The Circular Classroom partnered with students from Singapore Management University (SMU) on a study involving parents and students across Singapore. The survey, conducted over two semesters from August 2023 to June 2024, explored purchasing habits, uniform ownership, disposal practices, awareness of sustainability issues, and willingness to participate in circular initiatives such as donating, reusing and repurposing pre-loved uniforms. It also examined how school communities perceive responsible consumption and their role in reducing waste. The findings provided valuable insights into current behaviours and identify opportunities to strengthen uniform reuse programmes, sustainability education and community engagement. By providing a better understanding of how families manage school uniforms and other everyday consumption decisions, the study also contributed to efforts to reduce textile waste, advance circularity in education and support the goals of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Read the full report here and explore the key findings below. Schools that joined the study: - Anderson Serangoon Junior College - Canberra Primary School - Cedar Girls Secondary School - Changkat Primary School - East Spring Primary School - Gan Eng Seng Primary School - Hua Yi Secondary School - Naval Base Primary School - Princess Elizabeth Primary School - Rosyth School - Sembawang Primary School - St Andrew's School (Junior) - Tampines Meridian Junior College - Tao Nan School - Victoria Junior College - Xingnan Primary School - Yishun Secondary School
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