#biodegradable News
The prevalence of a "sachet economy" is stretching waste management capabilities in the country. Lawmakers are suggesting an amendment of the current Extended Producer Responsibility Act to expand its coverage to include medium-sized firms.
The Malaysia-based entrepreneur has struggled to secure investment to scale his bamboo tissue business The Nurturing Co beyond the Singapore market.
Policy & Finance
WHO says Covid-19 global health emergency is over, but its impact lingers on for Asia
While the worst days are over, the hidden economic impact of Covid-19 still poses a threat to countries across Asia-Pacific, where a fresh but mild wave of Covid-19 cases is picking up.
To close the loop, upstream solutions such as packaging redesign and ‘reuse and refill’ models are needed, but they received far fewer investments in the last five years than businesses operating downstream, according to new data.
#biodegradable Opinion
An effective international agreement on ocean plastic pollution should account for all aspects of plastics production – from manufacturing to disposal, and it must involve governments, the private sector, and the public.
Increased government and corporate accountability, including the full implementation of the EPR law and more investment into upcycling innovations, are equally critical to create a more sustainable waste management ecosystem in Singapore.
There's been a lot of focus on getting households to sort their waste, but what happens after it's been collected?
#biodegradable Press Releases
Singapore Environment Council
Singapore Environment Council and Equinix’s Reverse Vending Machine pilot in polytechnics
#biodegradable Research
WWF-Singapore
The business case for a UN treaty on plastic pollution
WWF-SG
PACT Impact Report 2020
