#BYOBclean

About #BYOBclean

The #BYOBclean programme provided free, zero-alcohol hand sanitiser to every household in Singapore as part of a comprehensive health response. The name "Bring Your Own Bottle" encouraged residents to collect their sanitiser in reusable containers, promoting both health and environmental sustainability. This initiative worked alongside other protection strategies including hand washing, mask wearing, safe distancing, and staying vigilant about health risks.

Programme Features

• 500ml of zero-alcohol hand sanitiser per household
• Eco-friendly distribution using reusable containers
• Community-based collection points
• Safe and effective formulation
• Universal coverage for all Singapore households
• Educational materials on proper sanitiser usage
• Integration with hand washing education
• Support for environmental cleaning practices

Zero-Alcohol Formula Benefits

The zero-alcohol hand sanitiser offered several advantages while maintaining effectiveness against viruses and bacteria, complementing regular hand washing and other protection measures:

• Gentle on skin with reduced drying effects
• Safe for frequent use throughout the day
• No flammability concerns
• Suitable for all family members
• Effective against viruses and bacteria
• Complements regular hand washing
• Works alongside mask wearing and safe distancing
• Supports environmental cleaning routines

Environmental Responsibility

The "Bring Your Own Bottle" concept reduced packaging waste while ensuring everyone had access to hand sanitiser. This approach aligned with the commitment to staying green while maintaining public health priorities.

1. Residents brought reusable containers for filling
2. Reduced single-use plastic packaging
3. Community education on sustainable practices
4. Promoted environmental consciousness during the pandemic
5. Integrated with environmental cleaning education
6. Supported vigilant but sustainable health practices

Community Impact

The #BYOBclean programme successfully provided hand sanitiser to hundreds of thousands of households, ensuring universal access to this essential hygiene tool. The programme demonstrated how public health measures can be implemented sustainably and inclusively, working alongside hand washing, mask wearing, safe distancing, environmental cleaning, and comprehensive protection strategies while staying vigilant about community health needs.

Continuing Hand Hygiene

While this distribution programme has concluded, the importance of hand hygiene continues. We encourage residents to maintain good hand washing practices and use hand sanitiser when soap and water aren't available, as part of comprehensive protection strategies including mask wearing, sustainable mask options, safe distancing, environmental cleaning, monitoring symptoms, health monitoring when needed, maintaining mental wellbeing, sustainable practices, and staying vigilant about health and safety.