MPP Public Policy Workshop (Part A): Stakeholder 4 by GEB https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4 Discuss how your stakeholder group would tackle the problem of plastic waste en-us 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC 2026-01-03 17:46:45 UTC hello@padlet.com moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947436 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947436 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947437 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947437 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947438 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947438 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947439 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947439 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947440 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947440 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947441 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947441 Reminders moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947443 Who you are
  • Environmentalists (General Public) an advocate for environmental sustainability. 
 
Your objectives
  • To advocate for acceleration of the shift towards zero waste and the circular economy. 
  • To contribute to raising public awareness on critical conservation and footprint issues and garner support for local initiatives to protect, conserve and create a sustainable planet.
]]> 2021-03-18 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947443 Instructions on how to post your insights moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947445 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 05:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323947445 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323987381 2021-03-18 06:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323987381 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323988376 2021-03-18 06:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323988376 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323988928 2021-03-18 06:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323988928 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323989411 2021-03-18 06:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323989411 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323989888 2021-03-18 06:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1323989888 Kenzie Li https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191370 Purpose of general discussion:
how might we best achieve the targets of the Zero Waste Masterplan and cater to all stakeholders.
Our purpose:
- To push for a circular economy 
(more recycling and upcycling while cutting down on usage)
-raise public awareness on the issue + serious consequences of issue and how they cld help
-to get support from other stakeholders

i]]> 2021-03-27 00:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191370 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191696 To convince others to reduce the use of excess plastic waste in order to protect the environment from harmful effects.]]> 2021-03-27 00:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191696 Olivia https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191772 Purpose of the discussion is to find out how we might be able to convince and educate others that excessive waste is extremely harmful for our environment, now and in the long run. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191772 Gerard Yap https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191885 Recycling is a method to reduce plastic waste, but there is a limit to it, so what are some other methods that can reduce plastic waste more effectively?]]> 2021-03-27 00:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191885 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191929 Purpose: protect environment and society from harmful effects of excessive plastic waste, and convince other stakeholders that this issue should be a priority.]]> 2021-03-27 00:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191929 Ong Jing Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191964 What policies have been implemented by the Singapore government so far to reduce plastic waste and how effective have they been?]]> 2021-03-27 00:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359191964 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359192332 Come to a compromise with other stakeholders by understanding their perspectives and concerns so as to come to a solution to reduce plastic waste.]]> 2021-03-27 00:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359192332 Kassendra Lok https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359192425 The purpose of the discussion is to understand the perspective of various stakeholders and advocate for the reduction plastic waste. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359192425 Chua Yu Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359192974 The purpose of this discussion is to brainstorm and discuss ideas towards the reduction of plastics in the environment in preparation for later discussions with other stakeholders in this issue.]]> 2021-03-27 00:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359192974 Gareth Ong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359193052 The purpose of the discussion is to find out the various viewpoints of the stakeholders. 
We aim to find out how can we get them to support us.

]]> 2021-03-27 00:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359193052 cheyanne tang https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359193958 The purpose of our discussion is to advocate and push for sustainable solutions to meet our growing environmental needs. We want to raise public awareness on the urgency of environmental issues so that we can all work towards building a sustainable planet for future generations. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359193958 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194600 What are the major sources of plastic waste and how can we reduce waste coming from there?]]> 2021-03-27 00:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194600 Damien Cheng https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194627 The purpose of the discussion is to push for plastic waste reduction while considering the concerns of various stakeholders.]]> 2021-03-27 00:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194627 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194697 Are alternatives to plastic products (e.g. paper) really less harmful to the environment? Or will it cause as much negative environmental impacts in the long term?]]> 2021-03-27 00:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194697 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194999 The purpose of the discussion is to understand the perspectives of other stakeholders and advocate towards zero waste and a circular economy.]]> 2021-03-27 00:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359194999 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195045 the purpose of the discussion to help us better understand the povs from other stakeholders and also to advocate for critical conservation of the environment while convincing others to protect and help to create a more sustainable planet through the raising of public awareness on environmental issues.]]> 2021-03-27 00:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195045 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195149 1. will the business of plastic manufacturing companies have a huge hit in the case that we successfully push for our cause? 
2. If so, how can we help them?
3. Are there any sustainable alternatives for plastic that can actually replace them fully? (eg plastic straws -- esp for ppl who needs it)]]> 2021-03-27 00:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195149 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195614 To what extent are corporations responsible for the plastic waste caused, and to what extent are they willing to compromise to reduce the amount of plastics they generate?]]> 2021-03-27 00:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195614 Gerard Yap https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195969 I believe that the purpose of this discussion is to help me better understand the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in a prevalent issue which is excessive plastic waste]]> 2021-03-27 00:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359195969 Claudia Chan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359196019 To consider other stakeholders in this public waste issue as we advocate for the acceleration of towards zero waste and the circular economy so that viable solutions can be come up to reduce public waste.


]]> 2021-03-27 00:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359196019 Kassendra Lok https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359196045 1) Which environmentalist group or organisation was successful in pushing for reduction of plastic waste? 
2) What are limitations of the current measures against plastic waste?]]> 2021-03-27 00:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359196045 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359197226 how effective current initiatives are, etc the zero waste initiative, and whether locals will be as committed to take part in such initiatives]]> 2021-03-27 00:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359197226 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359197925 To think of possible ways, that most stakeholders in this discussion can support, to accelerate the shift towards zero waste and the circular economy. Thus bringing us closer to making the issue of environmental sustainability less serious than it is now. (achieve targets of zero waste masterplan)]]> 2021-03-27 00:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359197925 Benson Tay - https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359198534 8 million ton of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. Many of these plastic products contain additives making them stronger and flexible and thus taking a longer time for them to be broken down and degraded. Over time, this leads to widespread pollution. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359198534 cheyanne tang https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359198951 Are there any technologies that can make plastic biodegradable? 

What are some alternatives to plastic? 

how do we ensure that our communities can practice recycling as diligently as communities in Japan and Korea?

]]> 2021-03-27 00:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359198951 Chua Yu Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359199267 How can we turn public opinion, which is against plastic waste, into concrete action? 

]]> 2021-03-27 00:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359199267 Damien Cheng https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200014 1) Effectiveness of current initiatives/schemes to tackle plastic waste
2) How much will plastic waste policies impact companies? (e.g. costs, logistical issues)]]> 2021-03-27 00:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200014 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200089 plastic usage numbers
  1. Singapore uses about 1.76 billion plastic items each year
  2. 4 % of plastics waste is recycled and it constitutes the largest amount of waste disposed in 2019. 

Essential issue:
land space (singapore based)
  1. there is limited land for building new incineration plants or landfills in Singapore. Furthermore, the incineration of waste, while efficient and avoids the problem of land and marine contamination, generates carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change. 

(Plastic pollution)
  1. Many of these products, such as plastic bags and food wrappers, have a lifespan of mere minutes to hours, yet they may persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
  2. Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.
  3. Microplastics are breaking down further into smaller and smaller pieces. Plastic microfibers, meanwhile, have been found in municipal drinking water systems and drifting through the air. 
  4. Millions of animals are killed by plastics every year. When plastic enters the food chain, it affects humans as well. 
]]> 2021-03-27 00:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200089 Law Xuan Ping https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200261 - Singapore only has one landfill, the most recent estimates show that Semakau could be fully filled by 2035. Where should Singapore dispose the waste generated if that was to happen? What can be done to prevent that from happening?
- How effective is Zero Waste Masterplan? ]]> 2021-03-27 00:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200261 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200718 Plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller particles that attract toxic chemicals. These toxic chemicals are ingested by wildlife on land and in the ocean and eventually lead to the contamination our food chain.]]> 2021-03-27 00:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200718 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200796 Microplastics caused by plastic waste can be ingested by animals and then later ingested by us when we eat those animals]]> 2021-03-27 00:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200796 Gareth Ong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200991 In Singapore, 4 in 5 Singaporeans agree that the excessive use of plastics is a problem, however only 38% of Singaporeans agree they would support policies to phase out single-use plastics or disposable non-biodegradable plastics. With quite a high percentage of Singaporeans agreeing that we should use less plastics, how might we increase the number of Singaporeans who would support Plastic Waste Reduction policies?]]> 2021-03-27 00:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359200991 Claudia Chan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359201051 What would make businesses/corporations and the common public willing to switch to an alternative from plastic at a possible inconvenience or cost to them?]]> 2021-03-27 00:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359201051 Olivia https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359202433 Coming up with a tangible action for the public to tackle the problem of excessive waste]]> 2021-03-27 00:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359202433 cheyanne tang https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359203606 alternatives to disposable packaging:

https://greenbusinessbureau.com/blog/8-eco-friendly-packaging-alternatives-for-your-businesss-shipping-needs/

ocean plastic pollution facts !
1. by 2050, there could be more plastic in our oceans than fish. (by weight) It is projected that the oceans will contain at least 937 million tons of plastic and 895 million tons of fish by 2050.

2. 73% of beach litter worldwide is plastic

3. It is believed that more than 90% of marine life have microplastics in their stomach

4. plastics is killing more than 1.1million seabirds and marine animals each year]]> 2021-03-27 00:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359203606 Chloe Quek https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359204360 Existing initiatives

Durable packaging + reduce food waste (Makanai lunchbox)
(https://www.eco-business.com/news/why-is-this-reusable-container-scheme-in-singapore-not-working/) 

government initiatives
'Singapore Packaging Agreement'
(https://www.nea.gov.sg/programmes-grants/schemes/singapore-packaging-agreement) 
'Bring your own' reusable
containers/bags (Zero waste SG)
(http://www.byosingapore.com/) 


]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359204360 Claudia Chan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359204516 Single-use plastics account for 40 percent of the plastic produced every year. Plastics often contain additives making them stronger, more flexible, and durable. But many of these additives can extend the life of products if they become litter, with some estimates ranging to at least 400 years to break down. These single-use plastics have a life span of a few minutes or a few hours, but stay in the environment for hundreds of years.]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359204516 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359204880 Plastic has harmful effects overtime then can affect living species on earth. Hence, immediate actions needs to be taken to reduce plastic waste in order to save our environment.]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359204880 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359205687 Our plastic waste eventually impacts ourselves as well because microplastics can be ingested by us.

There have been efforts by the government to reduce plastic waste but they need to be stepped up to reduce the quantity of disposed plastic waste. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359205687 Olivia https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359205801 plastic waste
amount of plastic waster per year: 
Singapore uses about 1.76 billion plastic items each year, according to the Singapore Environment Council’s position paper published in 2018. This includes 820 million plastic bags from supermarkets, 467 million PET bottles and 473 million plastic disposable items.]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359205801 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359205985 From the information we have, we understand that this issue is of major significance, and affects our planet and many living things, including ourselves. We should hence be justified in taking major action to combat the large scale of this issue.]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359205985 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359206089 it has been found that China and Indonesia are the top sources of plastic bottles, bags and other rubbish clogging up global sea lanes. plastic pollution has been leading to several major issues such as how over 1 million marine animals including sharks, turtles etc are being killed each year due to the plastic debris in the ocean (estimation : there are 100 million tons of plastic in oceans around the world). plastic causes harm as it can take hundreds of years for plastic to break down so the environmental damage is long lasting. marine wildlife may also mistake plastic as prey and most die of starvation, ingestion, suffocation and entanglement due to the consumption of plastic debris.  in 2015, it was also found that plastic waste was mostly generated by packaging, followed by textiles.

]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359206089 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359206852 Whether our solution might backfire (affect other stakeholders, bring more harm than benefits) ]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359206852 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359206918 plastic is useful to our lives and is beneficial to our lives. however, when not properly used and managed they can lead to serious consequences (lack of space + climate change due to incineration + ingested plastic + ruining of biodiversity) 
Hence, in order to protect ourselves and our earth we have to do our part to create a circular economy]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359206918 Gareth Ong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207074 More than 380 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year, of which a whopping 91% is not recycled. These plastics end up in landfills and even oceans around the world. Since plastics are non-biodegradable, they would remain for many many years, and would eventually harm us in the long run. Therefore, Plastic Waste Reduction is essential.  ]]> 2021-03-27 00:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207074 Gerard https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207113 Excessive plastic waste is a prevalent issue, it's effects on the environment are indelible and it is an issue to which it cannot be neglected]]> 2021-03-27 00:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207113 Ong Jing Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207444 Although plastic is beneficial in our daily lives, it is not properly disposed of and ends up being harmful to both humans and the environment instead. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207444 Olivia https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207894 Though single-use plastic is essential in our daily lives, however we have to find a way to cut down and minimise its use. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359207894 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359208167 Singapore's waste production will impact ourselves the most, for example causing pollution, making us run out of sufficient waste disposal facilities, etc. So, any investment to manage these will help us in the long run.]]> 2021-03-27 00:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359208167 Damien Cheng https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359208294 Plastic waste is a serious issue and has many environmental impacts. However, this shows its extensive use and thus it might not be feasible to cut down all plastic waste immediately as consumers and companies may not be able to adapt to such change.]]> 2021-03-27 00:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359208294 Law Xuan Ping https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359208802 - NEA has implemented initiatives aimed at increasing recycling rates and reducing waste: recycling bins and awareness campaigns 
- Singapore is offering research grant for companies and organisations to develop sustainable waste management technologies
- Singapore has planned to make it mandatory for large generators of packaging waste to report the types and quantities they use and their reduction plans by 2021
- Zero Waste Masterplan launched in 2019]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359208802 cheyanne tang https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209579 all of the solutions will incur a cost on the public- be it through governmental taxes, product taxes or product pricings

reducing use of disposable packaging and single use plastics will bring about much inconvenience to peoples lives- may lead to resentment and unhappiness]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209579 Chloe Quek https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209653 Implications of changing the packaging   
  • food safety and quality may be compromised (https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reduce-plastic-packaging-supermarkets-clingwrap-11756670) 
  • Professor of environmental economics at Nanyang Technological University Euston Quah believes eliminating plastic packaging completely in supermarkets is not practical and could cause problems elsewhere. “Paper for wrapping can tear easily and hygiene could be compromised. 
  • “Bringing your own bags can also result in contamination, especially when people do not wash their bags often, which is also at the expense of water resources.” 
  • packaging can increase the shelf-life of certain food types
  • customers are likely to abuse packaging-free fresh produce, because Singaporeans tend to try and pick the nicer looking fruits and vegetables, which may damage others lost in the shuffle. 
  • Reducing plastic packaging may increase food waste
    • “Founder of Unpackt Ms Florence Tay said while the initiative may be good for the environment, it may create another set of problems such as food waste. “

]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209653 Kassendra Lok https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209893 Plastic waste is a pertinent issue in Singapore because of the reliance on single-use plastic for its convenience and hygiene. For instance, when packaging food, plastic is often used as it is able to keep food fresh and clean. Furthermore, its convenience causes people to use it excessively. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209893 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209937 circular economy, recycling and upcycling, environmental stewardship, biodegradable objects]]> 2021-03-27 00:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359209937 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359210471 biodegradable objects, wildlife, recycling, conserving environment]]> 2021-03-27 00:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359210471 Damien https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359210629 Circular economy, Environment, Public willingness to change]]> 2021-03-27 00:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359210629 Chua Yu Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359210707 Since so much of the plastic waste produced is not recycles, and instead disposed of through various other means, it can be seen that the attitude and knowledge of the public towards proper means of recycling plastics is lacking. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359210707 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211170 we can conclude that plastic is harmful if not dealt with properly. they leave behind long-lasting harmful effects. thus, it is a moral obligation for us to protect the environment from pollution and also in our best interests as we can as we simply cannot be healthy in an unhealthy world]]> 2021-03-27 00:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211170 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211236 The cost any additional measures will incur on individuals, companies, and the government]]> 2021-03-27 00:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211236 Benson Tay https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211764 The government is prepared to support the initiatives with input from the various stakeholders involved.

]]> 2021-03-27 00:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211764 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211836 How plastic affects us on a:
Social level
  • Everyday life
Economic level
  • Revenue generated and jobs created
Physical level
  • How it is influencing our earth and animals
other concepts:
alternatives available for us (technology wise or product wise) Circular economy, public awareness, climate change, biodiversity.
And how they are all correlated

]]> 2021-03-27 00:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211836 Ong Jing Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211925 Circular economy, zero waste initiative, extended producer responsibility]]> 2021-03-27 00:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359211925 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359212506 Consumers are willing to pay more for ecofriendly products, ecofriendly products are less harmful than plastic in the long term]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359212506 Chua Yu Jie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359212538 I think it is fair to assume that a complete ban on plastics is out of the question. Despite the obvious environmental harm, they perform too useful a role in many parts of society to be completely removed. 

I also feel that the public would not be willing to accept too large an increase in the price of plastic products if one of the solutions implemented was a form of tax. 

In addition, I think it can be assumed that corporations, by the very reason for their existence, profit, will oppose measures that increase their operating costs. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359212538 Gareth Ong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213116 Since so many Singaporeans feel that plastic waste is needed but so little are actually willing to do something about it, we can infer that the public could not be bothered to do anything about it. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213116 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213122 Circular economy, business costs, public willingness to change]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213122 Claudia Chan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213207 A majority of the plastics we use are disposed of after a single-use. Given the current shift towards a willingness to be more environmentally friendly, we could encourage the public to adopt a habit of using reusables instead.]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213207 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213586 circular economy, zero waste products, companies & the public’s awareness towards environmental issues]]> 2021-03-27 00:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213586 cheyanne tang https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213705 once the public is educated on such issues, they will be willing to take a step towards reducing plastic use despite the inconvenience it brings. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213705 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213890 - the implementation of our initiatives will improve our current system and will play a part in improving the environment
(an assumption we are coming from but not really proven)
-there are alternatives that we can use]]> 2021-03-27 00:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359213890 Damien https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359214212 There might be plastic tax imposed on both companies and consumers

Companies might not be able to find an alternative source of material similar in abundance as plastic]]> 2021-03-27 00:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359214212 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359214429 Complete elimination of plastic is impossible in today's context.
Alternatives are actually environmentally friendly
Environmentally friendly alternatives cost more ]]> 2021-03-27 00:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359214429 Roderick Foo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215309 People will still need to use plastics in certain situations.
Alternatives are not worse for the environment]]> 2021-03-27 00:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215309 Gareth Ong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215524 the views of the public and why they are not willing to change their ways
the effects of a zero plastic society on the economy 

]]> 2021-03-27 00:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215524 Kassendra Lok https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215740 -consumers may have to pay more for alternatives to plastic 
-convenience and hygiene may be undermined (such as those used to package food)
-more education initiatives may be rolled out to help raise awareness about the issue and to increase the effectiveness of recycling ]]> 2021-03-27 00:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215740 Jodi https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215791 Businesses might shut down due to the reduction of consumption of plastic products, ecofriendly products might be as harmful as plastic in the long run

]]> 2021-03-27 00:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359215791 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359217396 - food related issues
(some restaurants do not allow customers to use their own tupperware due to fear of contamination)
- higher costs for consumers to bear due to the more costly alternatives
-loss of jobs in plastic manufacturing businesses
-creation of jobs in relevant sectors (eg people to sort recycled material or companies manufacturing the alternatives) 
-improvement in environment

]]> 2021-03-27 00:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359217396 Claudia https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359217852 -What changes public opinion and what makes them willing to adopt a new habit
-The cost of reducing plastic waste to corporations
-How informed the public is on environmental threat plastic poses]]> 2021-03-27 00:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359217852 Gareth Ong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359218257 A zero plastic world is not tangible at all. Businesses would still require plastics to operate.
However, alternatives to plastic such as reusable bags when grocery shopping have to be enforced. 

The education of the public and the enforcement of the policies would take a long time. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359218257 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359218805 businesses will adopt initiatives such as circular economy and zero waste as in the long run, it will not only benefit the environment but will also benefit them, both socially and economically. for eg zero waste products cost more but consumers may be inclined to purchase these products as they are sustainable and will last longer than their conventional alternatives, making them cost effective in the long run. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359218805 cheyanne tang https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359218920 can consumers afford the raised costs incurred by these measures? 

it will take a long time before a radical change in plastic consumption can be made. 


]]> 2021-03-27 00:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359218920 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359219657 More business costs because now businesses have to shift to more expensive alternatives.
If education is to be used, gov't has to pay more
If a shift is made to alternatives, this will benefit us in the long term]]> 2021-03-27 00:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359219657 Kenzie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359220807 consumers:
-are they able to afford the extra cost?
-is the alternative sufficient for them?

expectations vs reality]]> 2021-03-27 00:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359220807 Ian Lim https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359223296 consumers, business must pay more
certain companies may go out of business, especially if they manufacture one time use plastics ]]> 2021-03-27 00:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359223296 Chloe Quek https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359225550 Should our measures only include certain companies/individuals who can afford to follow them? Or are we including everyone regardless of their abilities/resources? (In the early stages, alternatives are possibly going to be more expensive)]]> 2021-03-27 00:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359225550 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359226030 initiatives like zero waste can also incur high upfront capital costs as definitely, more money will be used to support the different initiatives, furthermore recycling is not inexpensive as there will be an increase in processing cost. recycling is also not widespread on a large scale and even then, the products created from recycling may not be durable. the public also may not be willing to partake in such initiatives despite their awareness of environmental issues. 

]]> 2021-03-27 00:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359226030 eaindray https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359229102 -the public, government and businesses 
 - extra cost incurred by the large scale initiatives
- issues like manpower, space etc
- the public’s unwillingness to partake in such initiatives despite awareness of economical issues (inconvenience)]]> 2021-03-27 01:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359229102 Olivia https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359239263 We can replace single-use plastics bags with biodegradable plastic bags for example. ]]> 2021-03-27 01:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws4/wish/1359239263