MPP Public Policy Workshop (Part A): Stakeholder 1 by GEB

MPP Public Policy Workshop (Part A): Stakeholder 1 by GEB https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1 Discuss how your stakeholder group would tackle the problem of plastic waste en-us 2021-03-12 05:06:01 UTC 2025-12-20 22:50:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Reminders moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1318418018 Who you are

Officers from MSE.

Your objectives

To achieve Singapore Zero Waste Masterplan vision:
- build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation
- adopt a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices
- shift towards more sustainable production and consumption
Work with other government agencies to engage the different stakeholder groups to examine how best to achieve the targets of the Zero Waste Masterplan
Targets of the Zero Waste Masterplan:
a. Extend Semakau Landfill’s lifespan beyond 2035
b. Reduce amount of waste sent to landfill per capita per day by 30% by 2030.
c. By 2030, achieve a 70% overall recycling rate: 81% non-domestic recycling rate, 30% domestic recycling rate

]]> 2021-03-17 00:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1318418018 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323525602 2021-03-18 02:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323525602 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323534373 2021-03-18 02:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323534373 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323534931 2021-03-18 02:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323534931 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323535484 2021-03-18 02:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323535484 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323536166 2021-03-18 02:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323536166 moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323546077 2021-03-18 02:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323546077 Instructions on how to post your insights moe_gebr https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323549703 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 02:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1323549703 AS MSE Officers https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1357710935 You will have to lead the consultation sessions later.
How are you going to handle the different stakeholders?

We need to anticipate the concerns.

]]> 2021-03-26 15:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1357710935 Neha https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204068 If we were to implement a one-size fits all approach of restricting the types of plastics to just one, how feasible do you think that would be (i.e. because different products have different requirements)?

]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204068 Archita https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204547 How would we go about convincing plastic manufacturers to reduce their plastic consumption when it affects their profit?]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204547 Timothy https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204590 can we try to expand the range of plastics and types of plastic that can be recycled? if so, how?
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How can we incentivize plastic recycling to make it a more feasible option for consumers?

]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204590 Dylan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204638 How can we increase the recycling rate of plastics and reduce plastic waste? Do we reduce production or ensure that everyone recycles everything?]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204638 Ethan Lee https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204719 What laws or restrictions have already been put in place to regulate Plastic Waste, including but not limited to taxation, bans on certain types of plastics, fines for non-compliance etc. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204719 Shih Han https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204863 Is there a better and easier way to make recycling the first option for consumers instead of disposing? Labels on products may be printed but recycling still depends largely on consumers if the item is recycled.]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204863 caitlyn https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204953 how can we best minimise the cost ecopackaging has on businesses as well as consumers? ]]> 2021-03-27 00:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359204953 Grace https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205108 recycling plastics is very dependent on consumer behaviour and it's going to be hard to convince them to pay (even a bit) more for plastics that can be recycled/to convince them to recycle plastics that they use in their daily life]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205108 Jodie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205418 There are some plastics that cannot be recycled. What are these plastics?
There are many one-time use plastic products. Where are these type of plastics most prevalent and is there any way to replace them?
We are trying to achieve a specific percentage of waste reduction/recycling. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205418 Chenfei https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205659 How effective is public education in educating the public on recycling and should we consider using another approach to increase rate of recycling from them?]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205659 Ming Le https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205765 There are some plastics that are not recyclable eg. Styrofoam. How would an average citizen know which plastics are recyclable and which are not.]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205765 Hung Leung https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205814 The purpose is convince and cooperate with all stakeholders to achieve the Singapore Zero Waste Masterplan]]> 2021-03-27 00:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359205814 Neha https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359206413 How would we then resolve the issue of plastic manufacturers losing their jobs or having to cut down on their profit made?]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359206413 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359206429 How can we get large companies such as fairprice and Cold Storage to be bolder and place long-term charges on plastic bags? ]]> 2021-03-27 00:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359206429 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359207953 Why do some people throw plastic with food contents still inside into recycling bins/ throw other broken items into recycling bins? Is it because they do not know these items cannot be recycled/ because they are irresponsible and how can public education change that]]> 2021-03-27 00:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359207953 caitlyn https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359208098 what is the main reason why only 4% of plastic is recycled? would regulation be the best option to solve this?]]> 2021-03-27 00:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359208098 Dylan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359208425 How can we force/encourage those who do not care about the environment to recycle?]]> 2021-03-27 00:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359208425 Mr Neo https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209128 Your role

IN Session B, you have to lead the consultation group.

]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209128 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209183 Possibility of burning plastic waste to be used as fuel
Benefits: Plastic can be converted to fossil fuels under high heat-able to supply power to a whole city
Disadvantages: Does not promote recycling; instead incentivizing companies to produce more plastic as replacement. Actual burning process of both plastic waste and fossil fuels contributes to our carbon footprint.]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209183 Ryan Wong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209265 The purpose of the discussion is to set out concrete measures for the stakeholders to follow to reduce waste and promote the reuse and recycling of plastic watse.]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209265 Jodie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209478 We need to be able to address all fields/industries. I think addressing the medical field will be a very large issue, considering a great amount of plastic is used by the medical industry, but a lot of those plastics have to be used for the sake of hygiene?
Info: the medical industry and research facilities use a lot of plastic for the sake of hygiene- e.g packaging of syringes, biowaste, drip bags... and they are one time use. There is no simple way to reduce this kind of waste since medical supplies are a necessity]]> 2021-03-27 00:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359209478 Ryan Wong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359210792 Which plastics can be recycled and how does that match with the plastics thta are currently being recycled? How much of the plastic waste is due to ignorance/ contamination?
To what degree can plastic use be streamlined (use of recycleble plastics after non-reusable ones) in current industrial process?
What margins can the economy work with (how much resources can be devoted to this problem)?

]]> 2021-03-27 00:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359210792 Shih Han https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359211563 The biggest reason for plastics that are rejected from being recycled is contamination. Although education on recycling has been carried out, there is still negligence and ignorance. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359211563 Ethan Lee https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359211955 The purpose of the discussion is to moot ideas on how to go about achieving the Zero Waste Masterplan, which includes extending Semakau Landfill’s lifespan beyond 2035, reducing amount of waste sent to landfill per capita per day by 30% by 2030, and

by 2030, achieve a 70% overall recycling rate: 81% non-domestic recycling rate, 30% domestic recycling rate

]]> 2021-03-27 00:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359211955 Hung Leung https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359212627 Recycling is more expensive than to put trash into a landfill, and since some plastics are not recyclable, instead of recycling the aim should be to reduce]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359212627 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359212666 In relation to the public, although a significant number of families claim to recycle, they do not understand how to recycle correctly. Many batches of recyclables end up in Pulau Semakau due to being contaminated.]]> 2021-03-27 00:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359212666 caitlyn https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359213770 its all interconnected, if the companies provide demand for plastic manufacturers, then with plastic all around us it is very difficult for consumers to choose the more ecofriendly option. ]]> 2021-03-27 00:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359213770 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359215032 Is “zero” waste actually achievable? Plastic waste can be reduced, but can it be eliminated? ]]> 2021-03-27 00:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359215032 Grace https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359216262 Would it be possible to incentivise producers to manufacture recyclable plastics instead of single-use plastics? This way the manufacturers do not suffer (ie. lose profits) but there will be less plastic waste]]> 2021-03-27 00:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359216262 Dylan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359216633 The absolute amount of non-domestic waste produced far outweighs the amount of waste produced by households. According to NEA statistics, 5.37 million tonnes of non-domestic waste was produced in 2019, compared to 1.87 million tonnes of domestic waste. So focusing on non-domestic recycling might be more effective.]]> 2021-03-27 00:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359216633 Neha https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359218116 Why hasn't Singapore not implemented a nation-wide law that deincentivises plastic bag usage, when other countries have done this several years ago?]]> 2021-03-27 00:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359218116 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359231954 Is it possible to make all plastic packaging recyclable, when there are different needs for the packaging of each product? For example the thin plastic wrapping for a lot of meat and vegetables is single use]]> 2021-03-27 01:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359231954 Benefits / Trade Offs https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359236306 - Concerns about costs
- Administrative concerns? ]]> 2021-03-27 01:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359236306 Government https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359237405 - Provide subsidies to people/companies to help in transition

]]> 2021-03-27 01:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359237405 Corporations https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359238091 - Cost of production will rise
- Logistically hard to transition: having a preexisting supply of plastic products (e.g. plastic bottles)--how are companies supposed to deal with these supplies]]> 2021-03-27 01:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359238091 Consequences for large companies https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359239484 -previously manufactured plastics must be dealt with and unable to be used. If policy says to not use certain types of plastics e,g plastic bottles, previously manufactured bottles are unable to be sold]]> 2021-03-27 01:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359239484 standardisation at a higher level https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359240085 making a single type of plastic available for easier facilitation of recycling ]]> 2021-03-27 01:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359240085 Deposit Refund Scheme https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359240621 People become reliant on incentives for recycling and this would not be cost-effective in the long term.]]> 2021-03-27 01:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359240621 Implications https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359241352 -recycling plants must accommodate for the surge in recycling
-transportation arrangements must be in order for the new volume of recycled plastics]]> 2021-03-27 01:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359241352 Ryan Wong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359242008 Singapore does not have a plastic recycling plant in its territories, they have to transport plastic to be recycled to JB. This increases cost of plastic recycling.]]> 2021-03-27 01:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359242008 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359242905 Administrative concerns ]]> 2021-03-27 01:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359242905 Ryan Wong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359243585 People would be willing to pay a small cost/deposit for plastic disposables eventually.
Singapore has limited landspace and is not able to build a new landfill, or to build a plastic recycling plant.
A paradigm shift in the way plastic is produced is assumed to be practically unable to guarantee by 2035.]]> 2021-03-27 01:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359243585 implications https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359244964 government must invest a large amount of money into research on sustainable alternatives to plastics]]> 2021-03-27 01:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359244964 No all will consider very long term Environment impacts https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359245533 2021-03-27 01:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359245533 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359245772 the government must be willing to spend large amounts of money on research]]> 2021-03-27 01:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359245772 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359250052 import of sustainable materials will be costly. we are unable to produce a lot of these materials ourselves. eg seaweed cannot be grown in large volumes in Singapore]]> 2021-03-27 01:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359250052 Neha https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359252777 Implementing usage of substitute materials
- durian husks, black soldier fly shedded skin etc as a substitute for plastic: as seen in bandages]]> 2021-03-27 01:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359252777 Jodie https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359252792 The government will provide incentives for large corporations to buy into our policy. Lowered taxes, investments into research, sustainable materials/products subsidized for these companies

Hawkers, F+B retailers could be instructed to provide no plastic containers at all to consumers. They must bring their own containers.
This is actually cheaper for sellers because they need not buy as much plastic packaging. ]]> 2021-03-27 01:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359252792 Grace https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359252929 cost concern (of making recyclable plastics; recycling itself)
administrative concern
education so as to increase the efficiency of recycled plastics

non-negotiable: must decrease plastic waste; reduce instead of recycle (education)

negotiable: "plastic fine"-- but must be sure to ensure that it's seen as a fine and not a fee; must be large enough

incentives for corporations to reduce plastic usage

]]> 2021-03-27 01:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359252929 Shih Han https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253209 Recycling vs Reducing plastic waster: Similar to a prevention and cure, plastic should first be reduced and thereafter recycled. A multi-pronged approach is needed instead of simply have a one-fits-all solution.]]> 2021-03-27 01:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253209 caitlyn https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253710 we could have tax deductions for companies who use eco packaging so as to decrease the costs and this will also have minimal impact on consumers]]> 2021-03-27 01:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253710 Technology (timothy) https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253867 There has been quite a lot of research done into plastic recycling technology in other countries, so it could be a viable option to import these recycling technologies?

]]> 2021-03-27 01:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253867 Neha https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253990 how much of a give and take would have to be carried out to ensure that manufacturers, etc would be willing to buy in on the policies introduced?]]> 2021-03-27 01:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359253990 Ryan Wong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254167 2021-03-27 01:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254167 Ming Le https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254233 Suggestions: constant education in the forms of perhaps the media like TV for the older citizens, and educating schools so that even if the adults don't listen, the children who will eventually become the adults are environmentally friendly.
Concerns: the cost of the substitute plastic bags might for sellers outweigh the cost of the normal plastic bags and be unwilling to change.]]> 2021-03-27 01:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254233 Neo CW https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254308 Reducing usage and Increase recycling
Use of new materials

]]> 2021-03-27 01:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254308 Hung Leung https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254380 government should encourage businesses especially food owners to use substitutes for plastic packaging or remove it completely]]> 2021-03-27 01:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254380 Archita https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254526 make recycling more accessible for households ( can have a recycling bin per level) --> more willing to do it]]> 2021-03-27 01:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254526 Dylan https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254610 How can we process the increase influx of plastic waste in our current recycling plants?]]> 2021-03-27 01:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254610 chenfei https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254931 although we can provide subsidies and replacements to non recyclable plastics we should focus on how to go about recycling non-recyclable plastics as of current time as the transition to using more recyclable plastics take time to be fully implemented. Additionally, we should focus on maybe investing in research on how to optimize product design as well to use less plastic overall.]]> 2021-03-27 01:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359254931 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359255460 Subsidise eco packaging for companies so that it can be more widely produced and used for food deliveries across Singapore as it is currently not cost effective ]]> 2021-03-27 01:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359255460 Ryan Wong https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359255904 The cost of recycling plastic in Singapore will remain high in the forseeable future. The easiest way to decrease plastic waste is to reduce the use of plastic and increase the length of its life cycle. ]]> 2021-03-27 01:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359255904 https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359256221 how are we going to make it more convenient for consumers to bring their own container/not use disposables?]]> 2021-03-27 01:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/mppppws1/wish/1359256221