Is your company interested to reduce waste and implement a recycling programme? Are you looking for tips to start recycling in your company? First, you would need to form a team and get commitment from your top management and colleagues. Conduct a waste audit and find ways to minimise waste…
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Can Shopping Malls in Singapore Reduce Waste by 50%
Since 2014, all large shopping malls in Singapore with more than 4,600 square meters of Net Lettable Area are required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to have mandatory reporting of waste data and submission of waste reduction plans. In 2018, 184 malls are involved in mandatory waste reporting. Every…
Continue ReadingCan hotels in Singapore reduce waste disposed by 50% by 2030?
Since 2014, all large hotels in Singapore with more than 200 rooms are required by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to have mandatory reporting of waste data and submission of waste reduction plans. In 2018, 114 hotels are involved in mandatory waste reporting. Every year, hotels have to report their…
Continue ReadingLooking for a hotel or mall to improve waste reduction and recycling
Most of the large hotels and malls in Singapore have recycling programmes, yet their recycling rates are very low at 7-9% in 2015. We are looking to work with a hotel or mall in Singapore to understand their waste and try to see if there is room to improve their…
Continue ReadingA Zero Waste Hierarchy for Developing Countries in Asia
Developing countries in Asia are struggling with the increasing amounts of waste generated and disposed. Those countries without the proper waste infrastructure and collection services often resort to open dumping or burning, thus causing environmental pollution and health problems. What is Zero Waste? Zero Waste is a concept that could…
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