People will soon be paying more for plastic, with most supermarkets set to charge at least five cents per bag by July 3. The move, part of efforts to reduce the use of disposables in Singapore, comes in tandem with efforts to ramp up recycling efforts in...
In a joint statement, the National Environment Agency and MSE added: “Whether they are made of paper, plastic or degradable materials, disposables have an impact on our environment during their production, transportation and disposal.”
To spread the word about the upcoming carrier bag charge at supermarkets and encourage shoppers to switch to reusable bags, environmental group Zero Waste SG has been running weekend roadshows at different supermarkets since Feb 11. Shoppers who have spare reusable shopping bags at home can drop them off at their “Bring Your Own Bag” booth so that families who need them can pick them up.The two-month roadshow will next be at Serangoon North Ave 5’s Sheng Siong outlet from March 4 to 6.
The foldable box - called Bloobox - can hold up to 5kg of paper, plastic, metal or glass recyclables, or electronic waste. Each container comes with a removable divider to separate small e-waste items such as batteries and light bulbs from other recyclables. “This phase was intended to help NEA assess and refine the distribution plan and help ensure a smooth collection experience during the nationwide phase,” said NEA.
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