MPP Public Policy Workshop (Part A): Stakeholder 5 by GEB https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5 Discuss how your stakeholder group would tackle the problem of plastic waste en-us 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC 2025-12-22 17:43:15 UTC hello@padlet.com moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953583 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953583 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953584 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953584 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953585 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953585 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953587 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953587 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953588 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953588 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953589 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953589 Reminders moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953590 Who you are
  • Plastic Manufacturers (e.g., members of the Singapore Plastic Industry Association)
  • Representatives of multinational organisations as well as large, medium and small enterprises that deals with virtually every aspect of the plastic industry, from the manufacturers of plastic moulding, plastic extrusion, plastic blowing, PVC and leather products to companies engaging in the manufacturing and supplying of raw materials, machinery and equipment and services.
 
Your objectives
  • To represent views to the relevant government and economic bodies on policies, practices, legislation affecting the plastic industry in Singapore. 
  • To examine with members how to 
    • contribute to improving waste management systems and recycling of plastic waste.
    • look into better product design that takes into account the short life of disposable packaging.
    • look into the recycling, upcycling of plastics.
]]> 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953590 Instructions on how to post your insights moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953591 1) Click on the '+' sign
2) Click on the "Title" and type in your name
3) Click on "Write something" and post your insights, using the Paul's Wheel of Reasoning as a guide.]]> 2021-03-18 05:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323953591 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323998618 2021-03-18 06:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323998618 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323999616 2021-03-18 06:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1323999616 Mrs Marianne Tan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359163508 From an Investment Point of View]]> 2021-03-26 23:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359163508 Brands to Drive Change https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359166106 2021-03-26 23:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359166106 (09) Aims: https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359201794
  • To obtain the mandate to maintain and sustain our plastic business.
    1. Safeguard profits.
    2. Prevent any major shifts in our company modus operandi.
      1. Prevent retrenchments of workers due to the above.
  • At the same time, compromise (to a limited extent) on how to produce less waste during the process of manufacturing plastics.
  • Defend the point that plastic helps to decrease the total amount of waste; and that we are not the only contributors to plastic waste.
    1. Plastic disposal methods (however, this cannot be controlled solely by us manufacturers).
      1. Consumers also have to play a part in disposing their plastics properly.
    • ]]>     2021-03-27 00:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359201794     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359201934 Purpose: To examine how the plastic industry can contribute to MSE’s target without affecting the industry negatively by balancing our interests with the interests of other people and the environment.  ]]> 2021-03-27 00:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359201934 Purpose https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202183 To safeguard our profits and ensure job security of our employees as well as reduce plastic waste]]> 2021-03-27 00:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202183 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202229 CONTEXT
    • way of life
    • profit 
    • employees
    - training requires capital —> affects capital
    • benefits of plastic
    - usually as GDP increases, waste increases at around the same rate but with introduction of plastic,  waste grew at a slower rate then the GDP (benefits of plastic)
    • healthcare —> syringes, fluid bags, etc
    • engineering —> mechanical parts under stress (plastic q strong)
    disrupts our people (employees & investors)
    willing to change but we lose money (profits and investments)

    PURPOSE
    • to make the other stakeholders understand our POV and what is at risk should we radically change our supply chain and manufacturing process
    • argue for our employees --> their livelihood at risk, etc
    ]]>     2021-03-27 00:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202229     Purpose https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202316 We want to adhere to MSE's regulations as much as possible without also sacrificing our profit margins and business]]> 2021-03-27 00:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202316 Purpose https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202482 - profits (because we are a business)
    - way of life and people (some may lose their jobs, to retrain people you need time and money)
    - benefits of creating plastic compared to other products
    - being predominant in many other industries (when you deal with us, how we react will affect many other industries) 
    - we are willing to change but we have a lot at stake (because we invested a lot already into (for example) factories)]]>     2021-03-27 00:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202482     Purpose/Aim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202663 While we are willing to make concessions in order to protect the environment, ultimately, the interests of our employees and the future of our companies are what we want to safeguard.]]> 2021-03-27 00:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202663 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202701 - Using plastics in our everyday lives may be detrimental to the environment, but if they were to be entirely replaced by other materials (e.g,. aluminium), it may be even more detrimental to the environment

    - Plastic packaging helps protect and preserve goods, while reducing weight in transportation, which saves fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

    - There are many kinds of plastics (7 categories in total) -- not all plastics are disposables. Other plastics such as PVC can be used for long-term purposes (e.g. window frames, drainage pipes) and they enable sustainable, durable, long-lasting design and construction in homes, buildings, and infrastructure]]>     2021-03-27 00:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202701     Purpose: https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202769 To strike a balance between changing the way we manufacture plastics so that the process is sustainable while at the same time preserving maximum profit]]> 2021-03-27 00:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359202769 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359203227 How much money will it cost if we decide to change production methods?
    How many people will the change affect?]]>     2021-03-27 00:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359203227     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359203340 - maintain way of life
    - profits 
    - protect employees]]>     2021-03-27 00:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359203340     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359203355 If there is a curb on plastic use, it will affect the plastic producers drastically. What can we do to protect our industry whilst supporting MSE’s target?

    ]]>     2021-03-27 00:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359203355     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359204118 Despite the obvious environmental damages that plastic causes it should not be ignored that plastic is a critical component of (practically anywhere in the supply chain) and that sometimes it is the most viable option (cost-wise) due to its unique and versatile properties for many different uses. The environmentalists may argue of a climate disaster impending should plastic production be left unchecked but the economic devastation and accompanying misery that follows may be a worse evil.]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359204118 Where does the plastic waste come from? https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359204231 Single-use plastics.
    Does this mean we can compromise and should reduce the manufacture of single-use products or all plastics in general]]>     2021-03-27 00:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359204231     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359204936 Not every single type of plastic can be recycled, there are many plastic products other than plastic bags and disposable packaging e.g. pens etc..]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359204936 Purpose 7114190323 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359206853 Our purpose is to allow other stakeholders to know that we are willing to contribute to reduction of plastic waste but we also have our limitations since our workers and profits are at stake.]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359206853 data + resources https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359208487 1) https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/schemes/singapore-packaging-agreement - The Singapore Packaging Agreement (SPA) was a joint initiative by government, industry and NGOs to reduce packaging waste, which constitutes about one-third by weight of Singapore’s domestic waste disposed of. The Agreement was voluntary, so as to provide flexibility for the industry to adopt cost-effective solutions to reduce waste.
    2) https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/about-plastics/whyarewecreatinglessgarbagestudypointstoplastics/ - data from Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    3) https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ba-1969-0096.ch001 - use of plastic in engineering
    ]]>     2021-03-27 00:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359208487     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359211811 Yes, but you cannot reduce the plastic waste without reducing the manufacture of plastic. the way they dispose does not matter because it is just waste anyways
    if you want to reduce plastic waste you could hoard it in your home and not throw it away]]>     2021-03-27 00:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359211811     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359222094 Potential suppliers of recycled
    plastics do not invest sufficiently in sorting and recycling capacity because the profitability
    of these operations is limited. Potential buyers (i.e. manufacturing firms) have limited
    incentives to use recycled plastics as inputs because of uncertainty about their availability
    and quality.]]>     2021-03-27 00:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359222094     others https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359222672 https://qz.com/1189422/in-defense-of-plastic-the-worlds-most-wasteful-hazardous-downright-useful-material/]]> 2021-03-27 00:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359222672 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359223111 The plastic industry needs to be more proactive in contributing to the national conversation on managing plastic waste.
    1. It needs to be innovative: Improve design and support innovation to make plastics and plastic products easier to recycle.
    2. Expand and improve the collection of plastic waste to reduce contamination of plastic waste so as to ensure quality inputs to the recycling economy.
    3. Create viable markets for recycled and renewable Plastics.


    ]]>     2021-03-27 00:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359223111     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359224366 implementing a logo for plastic products which can be recycled directly such that the recycling process is clearer and easier and can be sent straight to recycling factories]]> 2021-03-27 00:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359224366 Extended Producer Responsibility https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359224999 This is a concept (policy) that will harm us the most; this means that the environmental costs of the product is all brought back to the manufacturer/producer.]]> 2021-03-27 00:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359224999 Addressing Assumptions https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359229770 The public sees us profiteering, irresponsible plastic producers. Many do not realise that much research and innovation have been done on our end. 
    On our end we also see consumers as the irresponsible ones. Perhaps they were misinformed or uninformed.

    ]]>     2021-03-27 01:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359229770     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359231005 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/in-focus-singapore-recycling-sustainability-blue-bins-waste-12972634

    F&N gives out $0.20 coupons for every 20 bottles recycled

    ]]>     2021-03-27 01:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359231005     https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359231477 while we do want to try and reduce plastic waste, it is not as simple as simply slowing plastic production. most of our plastic is not actually being used by us: we have clients (companies who use plastic products) who order large quantities of plastic from us and it may not entirely be up to us to stop or slow production

    even if we choose to take on less clients or reduce production of our own accord, it may negatively affect our employees, who depend on a high volume of work in order to survive. the reduced amount of work may cause them to get paid less

    also, as previously mentioned, the problem with plastic waste is not necessarily in the production but rather in the disposal methods -- once our products are out in the world, it is no longer our obligation to ensure it is disposed of correctly]]>     2021-03-27 01:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws5/wish/1359231477