整理一下
Sort it Out 或 SiO 是 Zero Waste SG 的“让我们一起回收”运动的第二次也是最新版本，其名称的改变反映了对垃圾分类回收的精细关注。
该项目于 2024 年 6 月启动，我们倡导垃圾分类，即通过研究、教育和涉及专用单一材料回收箱的试点项目，在家庭垃圾产生点分离出纸张、塑料、金属和玻璃等可回收材料。
为什么是SiO？
国内回收可以通过以下两种方式之一进行：
国内回收可以通过以下两种方式之一进行：
让我们看看多流回收
在多流回收中，专门的回收商或回收收集商会收集相同材料的存放物，并将其加工成再生材料。如果回收材料随后用于制造新产品，这被称为闭环回收，有助于推动循环经济！
除了促进多流和闭环回收外，源头分类还有以下好处：
将干净的可回收物品分类并存放在不同的容器中，以减少污染
省去后端分类和清洁步骤，减少碳排放和能源足迹
生产更高质量的可回收物，使回收商能够更轻松地加工和销售，从而推动循环经济
通过鼓励人们树立废物意识并更有意义地处理我们产生的垃圾来促进更清洁的环境
请在此阅读我们关于解决此案的报告！
Closed-Loop Partners Network launched in 2024 - a first-of-its-kind platform in Singapore aimed at fostering industry partnerships to advance a circular economy. This aligns with Singapore's vision towards a Zero Waste Nation. The network aims to bridge the supply and demand gap for recycled feedstock by fostering collaboration among recycling service providers and enabling recycling through innovative waste management solutions and waste tracking, which is essential in rebuilding confidence in recycling via this new multistream recycling infrastructure.
新加坡的回收中心
其实，分类回收箱在新加坡早已不是什么新鲜事了！全岛各地都设立了纺织品、电子垃圾、纸张，有时甚至还有塑料回收箱。这些回收箱与国家环境局的蓝色混合回收箱（用于收集纸张、塑料、玻璃和金属等可回收物）相辅相成，共同为居民提供更全面的回收基础设施。
大多数情况下，分类的物料箱都是独立的，但有时我们也会看到它们聚集在一起，形成零废弃SG所称的“回收中心”。请参见以下示例：
Textile and e-waste recycling bins in Singapore
In most cases, these segregated material bins are placed as standalone collection points. In some locations, however, they may also be found grouped together in clusters for greater convenience.
Implementing and promoting Sorting at Source not only enhances recycling rates but also supports Singapore’s broader circular economy goals, ensuring that resources are reused and recycled rather than wasted. Through education, community engagement, and practical initiatives, Singapore can transition from convenience-driven recycling to a more sustainable, effective, and circular approach.
Is there a recycling hub near you?
https://www.recycle.gov.sg/ check this link for a map of recycling bins near you (including textile and e-waste bins)!
Evidence and Real-World Impact
Collaborative community initiatives under SIO have shown promising early signs of impact. For instance, a Recycling Hub in Queenstown, established with community partners, has collected over three tonnes of recyclables with contamination rates below 5 %* — significantly lower than typical mixed‑recycling streams — demonstrating how source segregation yields cleaner, more valuable recycling streams. ACCESS Newswire
*Update (March 2026): over five tonnes of recyclables, with contamination rates below 5%
What SIO Does
SIO takes a multi‑pronged approach to transform recycling behaviour across Singapore:
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Education & Outreach: Talks, publications, and community engagement activities to explain what to segregate and why it matters. Zero Waste SG
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Research & Resources: Reports such as The Case for Sort It Out present evidence‑based recommendations and best practices for source segregation in the local context. Zero Waste SG
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Pilot Projects & Hubs: Support for pilot recycling hubs equipped with multi‑stream bins that make source segregation accessible and practical for residents. ACCESS Newswire
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Partnerships: Collaborations with corporates and community partners help scale the campaign’s reach and deepen impact.
A Step Towards a Circular Future
Singapore’s recycling landscape is evolving against a backdrop of broader national sustainability goals — including efforts to increase overall recycling rates and extend the life of Semakau landfill. Segregation at source is not just a technical improvement; it’s a behavioural catalyst that empowers individuals and communities to participate fully in a circular economy. Through SIO, Zero Waste SG is turning everyday recycling choices into lasting environmental outcomes for Singapore. National Environment Agency