All homes can get a recycling box later this month. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - People will soon be paying for plastic, with most supermarkets set to charge at least five cents per bag by July 3.
In a joint statement, the National Environment Agency and MSE said: “Whether they are made of paper, plastic or degradable materials, disposables have an impact on our environment during their production, transportation and disposal.” The authorities will monitor the effectiveness of the bag charge at supermarkets from July and assess the need to expand mandatory coverage to other stores in future, she added.
Dr Khor added that all supermarket operators have said that they intend to use the proceeds for environmental and social causes.Disposable bag charge sends signal that everyone plays part in sustainability efforts: Grace FuInstead of using plastic bags, small rubbish can be bagged in empty bread bags, and larger waste can be placed in packaging that holds tissue boxes, or rice and pet food bags, said Mr Andrew Yeo, associate director of outreach at Zero Waste SG.
Bloobox, a box for residents to put all the recyclables in their homes, consolidating them before bringing the items over to the recycle bins. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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