Junk Converters

创艺小巴士

Following a team of 4 kids, a host, and an expert artist on a yellow bus, the Junk Converters embark on an adventure to explore all over Singapore in search of various “junk” items that can be reused and recycled into useful, practical, and fun things, whilst featuring existing individuals & artists, organisations, and movements that adopt good recycling and earth conservation habits.

Following a team of 4 kids, a host, and an expert artist on a yellow bus, the Junk Converters embark on an adventure to explore all over Singapore in search of various “junk” items that can be reused and recycled into useful, practical, and fun things, whilst featuring existing individuals & artists, organisations, and movements that adopt good recycling and earth conservation habits.

Ep 1
24 mins

Following a team of 4 kids, a host, and an expert artist on a yellow bus, the Junk Converters embark on an adventure to explore all over Singapore in search of various “junk” items that can be reused and recycled into useful, practical, and fun things, whilst featuring existing individuals & artists, organisations, and movements that adopt good recycling and earth conservation habits.

Ep 1

Following a team of 4 kids, a host, and an expert artist on a yellow bus, the Junk Converters embark on an adventure to explore all over Singapore in search of various “junk” items that can be reused and recycled into useful, practical, and fun things, whilst featuring existing individuals & artists, organisations, and movements that adopt good recycling and earth conservation habits.

Ep 2 Music
23 mins

Mr Khairul from One Heartbeat will introduce the Junk Converters to the world of music with his exciting percussion lessons. The Junk Converters team will have to create their own percussion instruments, and keep to the beat, as they play live with a community...

Ep 2 Music

Mr Khairul from One Heartbeat will introduce the Junk Converters to the world of music with his exciting percussion lessons. The Junk Converters team will have to create their own percussion instruments, and keep to the beat, as they play live with a community...

Ep 3 Food Art
24 mins

The Junk Converters travel to Food Bank Singapore and get a first hand look at the tremendous amount of food wastage that Singapore generates. Luckily, the foodstuffs donated to the Food Bank are redistributed to the needy, lowering food wastage.

Ep 3 Food Art

The Junk Converters travel to Food Bank Singapore and get a first hand look at the tremendous amount of food wastage that Singapore generates. Luckily, the foodstuffs donated to the Food Bank are redistributed to the needy, lowering food wastage.

Ep 4 Nature
24 mins

The Junk Converters get close to nature with an inspiring visit to The Gardens By The Bay. Follow them on a fun filled day of learning, searching and creating the artwork of the day.

Ep 4 Nature

The Junk Converters get close to nature with an inspiring visit to The Gardens By The Bay. Follow them on a fun filled day of learning, searching and creating the artwork of the day.

Ep 5 Wildlife Conservation
24 mins

In this episode of Junk Converters, the team arrives at ACRES to learn and understand more about Wildlife Conservation. Here, they meet the resident tortoises and decide to give these loveable creatures a brand new playpen made entirely out of junk.

Ep 5 Wildlife Conservation

In this episode of Junk Converters, the team arrives at ACRES to learn and understand more about Wildlife Conservation. Here, they meet the resident tortoises and decide to give these loveable creatures a brand new playpen made entirely out of junk.

Ep 6 Accessorise
24 mins

The Junk Converters team is here at WEworkz, a local initiative that creates beautiful accessories out of disposed canvas, and learns about the cute bags created by WEworkz. With the help of the resident eco-artist and host, they will embark on their final...

Ep 6 Accessorise

The Junk Converters team is here at WEworkz, a local initiative that creates beautiful accessories out of disposed canvas, and learns about the cute bags created by WEworkz. With the help of the resident eco-artist and host, they will embark on their final...

Ep 7 Oceans Conservation
24 mins

The Junk Converters travel to Underwater World Singapore to discover more about the marine life around the region. As they uncover how litter has a devastating impact on marine life such as turtles around our island, they embark on a mission to create artwork...

Ep 7 Oceans Conservation

The Junk Converters travel to Underwater World Singapore to discover more about the marine life around the region. As they uncover how litter has a devastating impact on marine life such as turtles around our island, they embark on a mission to create artwork...

Ep 8 Lights!
24 mins

The Junk Converters meet Tony, a full time designer who specialises in teaching and creating light fixtures out of used glass bottles. Under his guidance, the Junk Converters create their own personalised lights and get inspired by it! They begin a mission to create...

Ep 8 Lights!

The Junk Converters meet Tony, a full time designer who specialises in teaching and creating light fixtures out of used glass bottles. Under his guidance, the Junk Converters create their own personalised lights and get inspired by it! They begin a mission to create...

Ep 9 Toys And Games
24 mins

The Junk Converters visit the Singapore Science Centre to attend a Toy and Games workshop organised by Maker Faire Singapore to learn more about the do-it-yourself culture. Under the guidance of Maker Faire Singapore representatives, our Junk Converters...

Ep 9 Toys And Games

The Junk Converters visit the Singapore Science Centre to attend a Toy and Games workshop organised by Maker Faire Singapore to learn more about the do-it-yourself culture. Under the guidance of Maker Faire Singapore representatives, our Junk Converters...

Ep 10 Alternative Energy
24 mins

On this episode of Junk Converters, the team travels to the Singapore Polytechnic Maker Space and meets the lecturers and maker coaches behind the project. The team learns ways to create alternative energy sources through the many inventions and creations...

Ep 10 Alternative Energy

On this episode of Junk Converters, the team travels to the Singapore Polytechnic Maker Space and meets the lecturers and maker coaches behind the project. The team learns ways to create alternative energy sources through the many inventions and creations...

Ep 11 Aviation
24 mins

The Junk Converters takeoff to the Singapore Aero Engine Services Pte Ltd (SAESL) where they witness first hand how jet engines are repaired and overhauled. They also learn basic concepts of flight before using this knowledge to build their very own gliders! How high will their gliders soar?! Find out only on Junk Converters.

Ep 11 Aviation

The Junk Converters takeoff to the Singapore Aero Engine Services Pte Ltd (SAESL) where they witness first hand how jet engines are repaired and overhauled. They also learn basic concepts of flight before using this knowledge to build their very own gliders! How high will their gliders soar?! Find out only on Junk Converters.

Ep 12 Motorsports
24 mins

The Junk Converters satisfy their need for speed as they visit Kartright Speedway. The Junk Converters get some racing tips while learning about driving. With this newfound knowledge, the Junk Converters create their own mini-karts and compete against one...

Ep 12 Motorsports

The Junk Converters satisfy their need for speed as they visit Kartright Speedway. The Junk Converters get some racing tips while learning about driving. With this newfound knowledge, the Junk Converters create their own mini-karts and compete against one...

Ep 13 Back To School
24 mins

In the final episode of Junk Converters, the team travels to the Singapore Children’s Society to learn more about the help being given to needy children of Singapore, and to also discover how they can help in true Junk Converters fashion. The Junk Converters...

Ep 13 Back To School

In the final episode of Junk Converters, the team travels to the Singapore Children’s Society to learn more about the help being given to needy children of Singapore, and to also discover how they can help in true Junk Converters fashion. The Junk Converters...

Additional Information

Premiered2014
Genreschildren and family, documentary, education, older kids (7-12)
Seasons1
Suitable For All Ages