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S1E105: Is a plastic bag fee the right 'green' solution for Singapore?
Will this kickstart a change in Singaporean habits towards embracing a greener and less wasteful society?
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.
Plastic bags. Let’s face it, most of us use them. They are a key feature of our consumer lifestyles, a symbol of convenience. But they are a huge source of waste, with the vast majority burned, sent to landfills or clogging rivers and the sea.
On July 3, 2023, Singapore introduced a minimum 5 cents charge for disposable…
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