But PAP has already gone too far in with virtue signalling and making charging for plastic bags mandatory to reverse their policies.
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have found that single-use plastic bags have “a lower environmental footprint” compared to single-use paper bags and multi-use cotton bags.
“Our main message is that reusable plastic bags are the best option, provided that they are re-used many times - over 50 times to be precise,” he added.
Adding that it is essential to evaluate the implications “case by case” for dealing with plastic waste, Asst Prof Lisak said: “In a well-structured closed metropolitan waste management system with incineration treatment, using plastic bags may still be the best option that is currently available, provided that there is no significant leakage of waste into the environment.”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/single-use-plastic-bags-better-for-environment-960636
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have found that single-use plastic bags have “a lower environmental footprint” compared to single-use paper bags and multi-use cotton bags.
“Our main message is that reusable plastic bags are the best option, provided that they are re-used many times - over 50 times to be precise,” he added.
Adding that it is essential to evaluate the implications “case by case” for dealing with plastic waste, Asst Prof Lisak said: “In a well-structured closed metropolitan waste management system with incineration treatment, using plastic bags may still be the best option that is currently available, provided that there is no significant leakage of waste into the environment.”
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/single-use-plastic-bags-better-for-environment-960636