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Speaking at the Cities: Possibilities event in Singapore, Veolia Singapore representative Matt Stanelos

Waste

‘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.
Producers must register their products for the Beverage Container Return Scheme from 1 April

Waste

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.
Landfill Wasted EB

Waste

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.
Introduced in 2011, Singapore's blue recycling bins are often treated like rubbish bins.

Waste

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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2 April 2025

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Waste

EPR scheme in Hong Kong provides 'practical' starting point: experts

20 August 2024

Ocean plastics

Waste

The case for mandatory extended producer responsibility in Malaysia

10 July 2024

Edna Ablazo, collection member, the Philippines

Waste

The secret sauce to recycling plastic: traceability

29 April 2024

Singapore's Extended Producer Responsibility scheme will require all importers and manufacturers of beverage containers in Singapore to collect most of the products they sell to consumers. Industry players led by Coca-Cola have opposed the scheme, citing cost and other concerns.

Waste

Singapore's polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics

19 January 2024

Reverse vending machine in Hong Kong

Waste

New scheme to up plastic recycling rates in Hong Kong gets broad support, but consumers want higher rebates: survey

17 May 2023

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Waste

To solve Asia’s single-use sachet waste problem, promote reuse: Jakarta-based start-up founder Bintang Ekananda

11 January 2022

Cafe in Seoul South Korea reusable cups

Waste

Plastic to go? All eyes on world’s first compulsory deposit return scheme for takeaway cups in South Korea

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