The Big Read: Reducing single-use plastics and disposables — are we there yet? Or are companies just greenwashing?

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SINGAPORE — Before she leaves home, Ms Cha Yoo Kyung, 27, always makes sure she has three essential items with her: A food container, cutlery and a reusable shopping bag.

By and large, public attitudes towards using less single-use disposables have not changed much, say businesses, environmentalists and consumers.

These measures, such as a compulsory charge for plastic bags at large supermarkets, have nudged positive change in some consumer behaviour

 

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