The Bill proposes a legislative framework for three measures; namely a disposable carrier bag charge at supermarkets, a beverage container return scheme, and a food waste reporting framework
Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment introduced the Resource Sustainability Bill for its first reading in parliament on Feb 6. The bill seeks to reduce packaging and food waste and aims to drive behavioural changes across Singapore to reduce waste and increase recycling. This includes introducing a compulsory charge of five cents for plastic bags at larger supermarkets.
The measures will contribute towards the national targets under the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the Zero Waste Masterplan which aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill per capita per day by 30 per cent, and to increase the national recycling rate to 70 per cent by 2030. They will also help to extend the lifespan of the Semakau Landfill.
“To uphold accountability and transparency in the use of the proceeds, supermarket operators will be required to publish information on the number of bags issued, amount of proceeds received from the bag charge, and how the proceeds are used including the support of charitable or environmental causes,” said NEA and MSE in their media release.
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