About Us
SMU VERTS is SMU’s official environmental sustainability club that promotes environmental responsibility and empowers individuals to do their part for the environment through exciting events and sustainable practices. We strive to promote sustainability at large and encourage the SMU population to adopt more eco-friendly habits!
These include attending eco-friendly workshops, exchanging recyclables to get sustainable products, and other hands-on activities to bond with other members and learn about your impacts on Mother Earth.
Key Events
- Vegan Picnic (We are back!)
Reconnect with fellow Verts members and meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainability, compassion, and caring for our planet. - Beach Clean-Up
Join us for a meaningful day by the coast! Help protect our local environment, connect with others, and make a positive impact on the community. - World Water Day 2025
Stay tuned for our next World Water Day collaboration, where we'll be partnering with diverse stakeholders to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of water conservation. - Hands-on Workshops
Roll up your sleeves and join us for recycling drives, sustainability workshops, and other fun, hands-on activities that help create a greener future.
Our People in Action
How To Join
Join us HERE!
FAQ
Nope! There is no membership fee. To be a member, you just have to sign up, and join our events at least once a semester!
Nope! We don’t have weekly/monthly sessions like sports CCAs since we are an event-based club. But we do have regular signature events such as Vegan Picnic that happens yearly! So do keep a lookout for these signature events!
Firstly, you get priority for our events! Our events like Vegan Picnic and Upcycling Workshops are highly sought after but unfortunately have limited slots available. As a member, you get priority for sign ups!
Secondly, VERTS members can enjoy exclusive discount codes for sustainable brands and can also win prizes for different environmental challenges. Some of our partners include Veganburg and The Sustainability Project.
Lastly, you build a community of sustainability-minded folks with us. The network created, the eco-tips shared over fun-filled events and the bond created while working for a common goal in mind is irreplaceable.
Unfortunately, SMU VERTS is not providing any CSP hours for our events. However, we provide educational and fun-filled eco workshops that can value-add to your knowledge on sustainability.
Currently, we don't require subcommittees for our events, so your main role is to be an advocate for sustainable causes and spread awareness within the SMU population. However, you are more than welcome to host discussions and chat sessions together with VERTS!
Achievements
- Singapore World Water Day Installation 2024
In collaboration with PUB Singapore and supported by OCIS and OSL, we hosted an engaging installation to educate the SMU community on the importance of saving water. The event, accompanied by PUB’s beloved mascots Water Wally and Water Sally, has attracted over 400 attendees. - Kayak and Clean 2023
Our first-ever Kayak and Clean event was a resounding success, with participants collecting over 50 kg of litter! The overwhelming signups reflect the community's strong interest in contributing to environmental sustainability. - Sustainability Fireside Chat 2023
To explore SMU’s vision for a more sustainable campus, we were honored to have speakers such as SMU’s Vice-President, SMUSA, SMU Sustainable Investment, and SMU Project Rhize. - ‘Plant a Tree!’ 2022
We held our very own Tree Plantation Day with the Ministry of National Development in July 2022! The event was even graced by the presence of the honourable Minister, Mr Desmond Lee - Exchange Your Bad Habits’ 2020
Over 170kg of recycled materials were collected from almost 250 participants in just 2 days during our ‘Ex-change Your Bad Habits’ event in January 2020 where participants can exchange their recyclable items for reusable ones.