Aw Kailer Jonah (FoS), Caleb Lai Yiren (FASS), Cheyenne Rebecca Chew Mun Yuen (FASS), Gabriel Lye Jun Hui (FoE), Marcus Koh Wai Leong (FoS)
Academic Advisor: Mr. N Sivasothi
Our project ‘One Camp, One Tree’ addresses unnecessary paper wastage in the usage of hard copy indemnity forms. This is done by replacing the current hard copy forms with a secured online portal. By implementing this schoolwide, the project aims to save 30,000 sheets of paper. Hard copy indemnity forms serve to indemnify the institution from any injuries incurred by the participants during school activities. The online portal serves the same function and brings about additional benefits such as easier access and greater convenience for participants. Furthermore, it simplifies the data collection and collation process for the organisers. We have implemented a pilot test in Ridge View Residential College for the Coastal Cleanup event. The pilot test had a sample size of 120. After the pilot test, we collected qualitative data on the effectiveness and feasibility from the organising staff, as compared to previous sessions where the event was indemnified through the use of hard copy forms. It had garnered positive feedback from the organising team and they have adopted this procedure for subsequent RVRC events. We crafted a suitable administrative framework for organisations within NUS to adopt that would allow them to more easily use digital means for indemnity purposes instead of traditional hard copy. We then intend to promote the usage of this online platform in different faculties and residential colleges, and eventually implement it schoolwide.
Keywords: Waste Management, Culture and Lifestyle Trends, Responsible Consumption, Paper waste, e-forms