It is time for Singapore to reduce plastic disposables
We think it's time for MEWR and NEA to look seriously into policies and regulations to reduce plastic disposables. What are the government's plans and targets to reduce (or phase out) the use of plastic disposables over time? Here's some suggestions: 1) Expand the role and framework of the current Singapore Packaging Agreement to include plastic disposables, or set up a similar Governing Board or committee to look into plastic disposables holistically. 2) Engage and consult with the 3P (People, Private and Public) sectors to identify the key disposable plastics that should be phased out over time. Set a timeline on the eventual ban of those key plastic items but allow time for the industry and retailers to switch to more environmentally friendly alternatives. 3) Provide more data and info on the greener alternatives to plastic disposables such as comparison of environmental impacts and costs in the local context. Provide incentives and guidelines to help retailers switch to greener alternatives. Consumers and businesses must be given the right info and help to make the right choice. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us!
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