Orangutan sculpture made from discarded plastic materials for Singlife’s sustainability initiative

New Life - A Better Way To 
Protect Tomorrow

A stewardship initiative inspiring us to rethink what we consume, what we discard and what we can protect

A happy family enjoying time together, alongside tree and recycling symbols representing sustainability and a greener future.

Learn more about Singlife’s
sustainability strategy

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A four-year stewardship initiative by Singlife

At Singlife, our mission is to help people protect their tomorrow. But there’s no future to protect if our planet can’t sustain us. That’s why sustainability is a natural extension of what we do. New Life is how we put that belief into action, using art and community activities to inspire Singaporeans to rethink what we consume, what we discard and what we can do to protect our communities and our planet.

At its centre is a monumental sculpture by Portuguese artist Bordalo II, depicting a mother and baby Sumatran orangutan made from discarded materials in Singpapore. Through the sculpture, the New Life Pledge and other public activities, we’re driving the conversion from sustainability awareness into everyday action.

THE SCULPTURE

A Future Worth Protecting

Standing 7 metres tall and 6 metres wide, New Life depicts a mother and baby Sumatran orangutan built from discarded materials collected from across Singapore, drawing attention to the environmental challenges our planet is facing. The young orangutan represents the future and our shared responsibility to protect it.
THE ARTIST

Art From What We Discard

Bordalo Il is a street artist from Lisbon, Portugal, who transforms waste materials into large-scale artworks of endangered wildlife to raise awareness of environmental issues. Since 2012, he has created more than 200 installations in over 20 countries and four continents. More than 115 tonnes of waste materials have been reused.
THE LOCATION

Where to Find New Life

Find New Life by Bordalo II at the SG50 Lattice at Bayfront Pavilion in the iconic Gardens by the Bay, a landmark that has drawn more than 115 million visitors since 2012. Right next to Bayfront MRT Station (Exit B), it will be on display for four years, so there is plenty of time to bring family and friends.

What the Research Tells Us

The Singlife-SGFIN Sustainable Future Index 2026 surveyed 1,500 Singaporeans and PRs on 25 sustainable actions. The findings reveal what drives people to act sustainably, the barriers that stand in their way and how we can turn sustainability awareness into everyday choices.

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Ownership drives action

Believing that your own choices matter is the strongest reason people act sustainably.

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A gap between intention and action

Many Singaporeans want to do more for the environment, but there is a gap in turning intent into action.

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Starting with everyday choices

Easy, everyday habits are where Singaporeans do best.