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A high-efficiency air-conditioning system for instance, is complemented by double-glazed windows to keep the heat from the sun out, to cut energy use and costs.

The mall also has an eco green roof that helps absorb heat, while the plants and soil collect rainwater that are in turn, pumped to water the gardens.

These various innovations help to reduce energy consumption by 39 per cent, and save enough water to fill about 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools, each year.

While the mall may embody sustainability methods, it goes the extra mile to engage visitors in an eco-learning experience as well.

Each level of the shopping centre is tied to a theme, with bite-size information about the eco-system placed all around the mall so that shoppers can get to know more about the environment.

At the same time, CDL encourages vendors at City Square to adopt green practices.

The combined effort results in the best eco-friendly shopping experience, which has earned City Square the Green Mark Platinum Award from BCA, which CDL proudly notes, is the first in Singapore to be awarded to a mall.

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