SG60 and the Year of the Snake – A Time to Shed and Evolve

SG60 and the Year of the Snake – A Time to Shed and Evolve

This year, Singapore turns 60—a remarkable milestone for a young yet globally respected nation. At The Green Collective, we’re also celebrating our 7th birthday. And as cosmic alignment would have it, 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac—a symbol of transformation, wisdom, and strategic evolution.

What does a snake have to do with sustainability?

Everything.

The snake doesn’t resist change—it sheds its skin to grow. Naturally. Instinctively. Repeatedly. It’s a powerful metaphor for how we as individuals, as a community, and as a nation can reflect, recalibrate, and re-emerge stronger and more purposeful.

In traditional Chinese culture, the snake also represents strategic foresight—moving not impulsively, but with intention. And isn’t that what sustainability is really about? Not dramatic, one-off changes, but thoughtful transitions. Not performative pledges, but sustained, daily choices.

Historical black and white image of a city street in Singapore from 1900 to 1950, with text indicating the time period.

A Journey of Transformation

Singapore Then & Now

Singapore’s journey—from a humble trading port to a thriving innovation hub—mirrors this spirit of transformation. And at The Green Collective, our own journey has been one of evolution too. We’ve championed local, purpose-driven brands. We’ve chosen clean ingredients, embraced mindful consumption, and built a community grounded in the belief that small, conscious decisions can lead to a big impact.

Our philosophy has always been clear:

#BetterChoice. #BetterLife. #BetterPlanet.

As we mark SG60 and our 7-year milestone, we’re called to ask:

What are we ready to shed? And what will we embrace instead?

Every day at TGC, we see this transformation in motion—in small businesses fueled by passion, in shoppers who ask meaningful questions, and in children learning to compost, reuse, and respect the Earth.

So, as we celebrate this symbolic convergence of SG60 and the Year of the Snake, we invite you to reflect:

What are you ready to shed? And What will you grow into?