From cellulose batteries to upcycling soybean waste, 14 individuals receive NEA's EcoFriend Awards

From batteries made of paper to soybean waste used for farming – Singapore innovators are being recognised for their work in finding new ways to make everyday products more sustainable. But taking green solutions from lab to life isn't always easy. 14 individuals have been recognised at this year's EcoFriend Awards, with the number of entries exceeding 500 for the first time in a decade. Eugene Chow reports.