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1.0 CURRENT WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ITS CHALLENGES. Singapore has a population of 5.54 million as of 2015 and with an expected increase in population, waste generation is expected to increase correspondingly. Within the entire waste management process, there are two general areas which may be targeted to deal with the increased amount of waste.
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment's Zero Waste Masterplan outlines strategies for reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices in Singapore.
Overview of Waste Management System in Singapore. One of the objectives of the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint is to work towards Singapore becoming a Zero Waste Nation. energy (WTE) incineration plants. Our aim is to reach an overall recycling rate of by 2030.
1. Develop an appreciation of Singapore’s waste management strategies 2. Understand the plastic waste situation in Singapore 3. Explore possible R&D scope that can address the local challenges in relation to plastic waste management
Masterplan maps out Singapore’s key strategies to build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. This includes adopting a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices, and shifting towards more sustainable production and consumption. New Zero Waste Target to #SaveSemakau
Singapore Government understand the need to create a sustainable and efficient Solid-Waste Management (SWM) system for the country. This paper examines the SWM system in Singapore as a Large Scale Engineering System where the goals, stakeholders, boundaries and, complexity were examined. Strategies and alterna-
Our Waste Management Strategy. Waste Minimisation / Prevention. Right-pricing of waste disposal fees Promote efficient use of resources. Recycling. Maximise resource recovery from waste Adopt viable & efficient recycling methods to sustain clean environment. Waste-to-Energy / Volume Reduction.
