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Waste
Singapore’s world-first integrated waste and water treatment facility hit by construction delays
The Tuas Nexus plant promises to cut the carbon footprint of waste and water treatment and boost recycling rates. The delay could affect plans to cut food waste and puts pressure on Singapore's ageing incinerators as domestic waste volumes continue to rise, industry watchers say.
Policy & Finance
Plastics treaty’s penultimate talks: five takeaways
After INC-4, only one meeting is left for the world to reach a consensus on a treaty to limit plastics pollution. With festering disagreements surrounding a cap on plastic production, success is far from assured.
CSR
Eco-Business earns three finalist spots at SOPA journalism awards, including for video, infographics
It is one of only a few English language regional publications to score multiple nominations at this year’s awards for its editorial work. The competition received more than 700 entries.
Waste
Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics
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The city-state's drinks container return scheme has been pushed back – the latest in a series of delays. Industry sources point to Coca-Cola being instrumental in stalling an Extender Producer Responsibility scheme that aims to improve Singapore's poor plastics recycling rate.
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