In earlier weeks, I was asked for my views about the Singapore pneumatic waste collection system. While it may seem very new, more attention needs to be paid to the maintenance and educational aspects. Such system, both mobile and stationary systems must be used responsibly. PWCS has been around over 20 years, almost all previously…
Plastic recycling in Singapore remains dismal at 5.02% for 2023, with waste growing steadily. Urgent action is needed to meet unrealistic 2030 targets.
This is NOT a comfortable subject, but it is what it is. Food waste is a big part of domestic waste, which in turn makes up just 27% of the total waste disposed of in Singapore. The other 73% comes from the non-domestic sector, which is…
Meeting 2030 waste management goals is a tough challenge. Delayed data, slow processes, and limited stakeholders hinder progress. Learn why urgent action is critical.
Domestic recycling deals with household waste like packaging and clothes, while non-domestic waste includes supply chain materials. Explore why non-domestic recycling rates dominate.
Under Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan, we aim to increase the national overall recycling rate to 70 per cent and reduce waste-to-landfill per capita per day by 30 per cent by 2030.
Envcares’ article was featured in ENVISION Magazine Issue 21 – Dec 2022 / Jan 2023 – A Publication of Singapore’s National Environment Agency.