SINGAPORE: Singapore plans to reduce the waste sent to its only landfill by 30 per cent each day, under the country’s first Zero Waste Master ...
SINGAPORE: Singapore plans to reduce the waste sent to its only landfill by 30 per cent each day, under the country’s first Zero Waste Master Plan.
“There is limited land for building new incineration plants or landfills in Singapore. Further, the incineration of waste, while efficient and avoids the problems of land and marine contamination, generates carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change,” it said.Dr Khor said Singapore needs to move towards a sustainable economy “that is good for both businesses and the environment”.
Retailers will also be required to provide free take-back services upon delivery of new products, and large retailers with floor space above 300 sq m must provide in-store collection points, which is already common today, noted Mr Lee.A similar extended producer responsibility framework for packaging waste will also be launched by 2025, said Mr Lee.
The regulatory framework also sends an “economic signal” to producers to take into account their impact on the environment, she added.New labels for the blue recycling bins placed around Singapore have also been launched in a bid to reduce contamination of recyclables.Singapore's blue recycling bins get new labels to remind users to keep recyclables clean and free from food or liquid waste.
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