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‘Reuse does not require capital’: Debate swirls over circular economy investor preference for recycling
Reuse is a behaviour – and does not require investment, a waste expert said at the Cities: Possibilities event in Singapore. Others suggested that capital is needed to support reuse and refill systems in the fight against waste and pollution.
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Singapore’s bottle return scheme faces transparency concerns as producers grapple with tight deadlines
Producers warn that unclear rules, shifting deadlines and poor communication from the system operator risk derailing Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme for beverage containers. Some industry-watchers wonder if the scheme will be delayed again.
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Convenient infrastructure, consistent collection key to strengthening Malaysia’s EPR model: experts
Retailers and recyclers say that collection efforts must be made practical and easy enough for consumers, which can be done through clearer guidance on packaging labels and mandatory education about circularity.
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Industry experts call out Singapore’s 2030 waste target as ‘unrealistic’ as its domestic recycling rate dips to new low
The city-state will have to recycle 30 per cent of domestic waste – up from 11 per cent – by the end of the decade to meet its goal. Observers say current efforts are weak and insufficient to lift the recycling rate, with residents lacking confidence in the blue bin recycling system.
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