Georgia Mor
Meet Georgia Mor, founder of One Planet Singapore, who has led over 140 clean-ups and removed 16 tonnes of rubbish from Singapore's streets and shores.
Small actions, big impact!
An inspiring motto that Ms Georgia Mor, founder of One Planet Singapore, lives by is: “If you do something small many, many times, and get others to help you, you can make a big difference.”
A sustainability advocate and former accountant, Georgia moved to Singapore from Australia with her family six years ago. Compelled by her passion for the environment, Georgia has organised over 140 clean-ups, clearing a whopping 16 tonnes of rubbish off our streets and shores.
It all started with a holiday trip to Bintan. Georgia was dismayed to find a dirty and littered coastline, a far cry from the pristine white sandy beach she was expecting.
Despite not having an environmental background, she felt that she needed to do something about it.
Photo Caption: Georgia cleaning up Changi Beach
Upon her return to Singapore, she spoke with a friend and realised that they had both spent time during holidays cleaning up beaches. With both living in Holland Village, they began meeting up once in a while to clean up their neighbourhood.
Soon, they realised that they needed to expand their efforts, as it would take a lot more than two people to make a significant impact. They began sharing their clean-up adventures on Facebook and Instagram, and invited friends to join them in their activities. Their passion project grew steadily as more and more people joined in their clean-up efforts.
Photo Caption: Geogia with her team of volunteers cleaning up a park at Ang Mo Kio.
Georgia also sets an example at home, involving her children - aged 15 and 17 years old - in her clean-up endeavours, to instil in them the values of environmental conservation and community responsibility.
Her passion for environmental cleanliness and litter picking is not limited to beaches. Georgia’s habit of picking up litter on the street has earned her a good reputation among her neighbours, and her absence is felt whenever she is out of town!
Georgia’s journey in public cleanliness and her continued efforts highlight the extensive impact of collective action. With 2024 designated as the Year of Public Hygiene, Georgia hopes that more will be inspired to step forward and make a difference to our living environment. By starting small and enlisting the help of the community, she has demonstrated how consistent efforts can lead to significant change.