Thursday, 13 Aug 2020 07:33 AM MYT
Therefore, unlike other countries that have banned plastic bags, the value of the move to Singapore is “a little bit different,” Fu said yesterday. She was asked for her views on how Singapore can tackle waste collection more sustainably, given the limited space at the Pulau Semakau landfill and the increased emissions caused by incineration.
Fu also said that plans are afoot to expand Singapore’s recycling capabilities and reduce its food waste, electronic waste and plastic waste. To achieve this, the chamber hopes to start a Plastics Recycling Association and a Centre of Excellence for Plastics Recycling to enable bottle-to-bottle recycling in Singapore.
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