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S’pore makes digital ‘passport’ to track plastic items to boost recycling, extend Semakau’s lifespan

Singapore is creating what is said to be the world’s first digital “passport” for plastics to boost recycling efforts, as its sole landfill, Semakau, is projected to run out of…

Over 34,000 tonnes of e-waste collected in 4 years; all CCs to have recycling bins by mid-2026

In 2025 alone, close to 10,000 tonnes of e-waste have been collected — a 60 per cent increase from the same period last year, according to scheme operator Alba E-Waste…

IN FOCUS: Where will Singapore’s rubbish go after Semakau landfill is full?

Singapore’s only landfill has 10 years left, and waste disposal rates are going up while recycling is down. The urgency to “save Semakau” or find alternatives is growing. The article…

Sorting recyclables by material could boost low domestic recycling rate: Observers

With Singapore generating more paper waste without a matching increase in recycling rates, the Government’s plans to step up efforts to boost the recycling of the material are welcome, said…

Hazardous Waste Perspectives from Asia

Unwrapping Plastic Waste Issues in Asia

In this recording 4 experts from Waste Management in Asia talk about Plastic Waste Issues in Asia. This webinar was organised by ISWA, WMAM and WMRAS and took place on…

SINGAPORE: Paper recycling firms are scaling down operations as prices fall

Paper recycling firms in Singapore are feeling the strain as waste material prices continue to slide. Back in 2020, a box of compressed cardboard for recycling fetched around S$280. Today,…

Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant

More than tens of thousands of air-conditioning units have been recycled and refurbished every month at Gain City air-conditioning recycling facility under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme launched by…

Segregated recycling bins found to lower contamination rate as more spring up

Non-governmental organisation Zero Waste SG has found that segregation of recyclables can drastically curb contamination, which has contributed to Singapore’s low recycling rates for years. The article shares that more…

Smart recycling boxes rolled out at 51 new spots since May; 37 in Ang Mo Kio GRC

Local waste company 800 Super has pushed ahead with a wider roll-out of its smart recycling boxes since May, close to a year after ironing out several kinks in the…

Singapore’s domestic recycling rate drops to all-time low of 11%

In 2024, Singapore’s overall recycling rate was 50%, down from the 52% in 2023. The article shares the reason behind the drop in recycling rate and details the plan to…