SINGAPORE — Given that many residents use plastic bags to hold their trash, discouraging the use of these bags could result in people disposing of waste directly into the rubbish chute, potentially causing the breeding of pests, one Member of Parliament pointed out on Wednesday .
During her opening speech on Tuesday, Dr Khor said that the new measures are intended to get people to be more mindful of their consumption habits and adopt sustainable practices. The new measures also come as Singapore aims to raise its domestic recycling rate to 30 per cent by 2030, up from a 10-year low of 13 per cent in 2021.that they take from large supermarket operators. The charge will take effect from July 3 this year.will see a 10-cent deposit added to the price of drinks, with the amount refunded when an empty bottle or can is returned. The scheme will begin from April 2025.
He asked if the authorities will step up enforcement of regulations to target those who fail to properly bag their rubbish before disposal. They asked how such waste collectors could be supported. Ms Poh suggested that these seniors be appointed as operators to manage collection stations under the scheme.For example, the scheme operator could have return depots which accept beverage container returns in bulk from such waste collectors.The issue of excessive packaging due to online deliveries was highlighted by Ms Carrie Tan and Mr Don Wee .