Sustainability bitch Amy Khor makes herself relevant by charging you for plastic bag

[Devil Within]

If you bleeding heart environmentalist concern shills are so adamant about reducing the use of plastic to save Mother Gaia, might I suggest using glass bottles for beverages like back in the 1980s and earlier? You'll reduce the usage of plastic significantly, unlike the nonsense you attempt with plastic straws and shopping bags, which only serve to frustrate and inconvenience.

Plenty of items had switched from glass to plastic over the years: Ribena bottles, Scotts emulsion cod liver oil bottles, soy sauce bottles, certain brands of condiments etc.

Yes, in the old days we use paper bags. But then more trees will be cut down and come deforestation and more cry father cry mother from these environmentalist cry babies.

 

[bobby]

Will she cut ribbon when the supermarkets start charging the first ones ?

 

[birdie69]

Singapore to work on a charging model for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets

Consultations will be held to determine the mode of charging, whether it is per bag or per transaction.ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG

Shabana Begum

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SINGAPORE - In January, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor explained why the Government have not charged a fee for disposable bags.
The reasons included the need for plastic bags to bag waste responsibly and hygienically, the stringent anti-littering measures here and the cost impact on low-income households.
But on Saturday (April 10), Dr Khor announced that her ministry and the National Environment Agency (NEA) will be working on a charging model for disposable bags at supermarkets here to cut the consumption of disposables in the country.
She was delivering her opening address at a presentation by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the NEA, where they responded to proposals by a citizens' workgroup in reducing the use of disposables.
She said the MSE and NEA will start public consultations to develop the charging model for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets.
Dr Khor said Singapore's steps towards establishing fees for carrier bags in supermarkets will consider any potential impact on low-income households.



She said the Government will consult supermarkets and members of the public on the mode of charging, whether it is per bag or per transaction.
She gave examples of how it may cost five cents or 10 cents per bag.
She said the timeframe needed to implement the charge will be considered, as the industry would need time to adjust to this.
Dr Khor added there might be a need for legislative amendments.

And the Government would have to think about where the proceeds from the disposable bag fees would go to, such as towards environmental causes.
Details of the carrier bag charge will be finalised after the public consultations.
Among 14 proposals by the workgroup, which were presented to the Government in January, MSE and NEA will support and help develop eight of them.
The charging model for disposable bags in supermarkets is one of them.
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Dr Khor stressed that charging for carrier bags is not a silver bullet in tackling the excessive use of disposables.
She said: "Even if it's a token mandatory charge of disposable carrier bags at the supermarket, it will serve as a very useful, important reminder to the shopper to take and use the bags mindfully."
She said one of the reasons for the Government's decision to implement a disposable bag charge was because consumers were increasingly becoming receptive towards charging for disposables.

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor said consumers are increasingly becoming receptive towards charging for disposables. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

Since 2019, NTUC FairPrice has been imposing a plastic bag charge at 25 outlets, including some of its Cheers stores.
Between 2019 and 2020, those outlets saved 15.6 million plastic bags, said Dr Khor.
About seven in 10 customers who shopped at those outlets chose to bring their own bags or refused plastic bags.
Retailers such as Uniqlo, Watsons, H&M and The Body Shop are also charging for single-use carrier bags.
In 2019, about 200,000 tonnes of disposables, enough to fill 400 Olympic-size swimming pools, were sent for incineration.
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Dr Khor added that a 2018 survey by the Singapore Environment Council found that shoppers here take 820 million plastic bags from supermarkets each year, which means each person uses 146 bags.
The excessive consumption of disposables adds to carbon emissions, and the incineration ash takes up valuable space at Semakau Landfill, said the NEA in a statement.
Singapore's only landfill is projected to run out of space by 2035 if no action is taken.

Dr. Amy might also want to consider the sustainability of having 5 mayors with $660k salary annually, large number of MP in such tiny small country and super high salary of ministers and part time MPs.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Dr. Amy might also want to consider the sustainability of having 5 mayors with $660k salary annually, large number of MP in such tiny small country and super high salary of ministers and part time MPs.

These hypocritical cunts on excess themselves while preaching sustainability, she must be tied up naked on a X rack and have her cunt whipped.

 

[rushifa666]

Not just monopoly, all kaki lang.

Giannt isnt i think.

 

[tanwahtiu]

PAP famous for copycat... later want to be a hub for this...

Singapore to work on a charging model for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets

Consultations will be held to determine the mode of charging, whether it is per bag or per transaction.ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG

Shabana Begum

• PUBLISHED
  1 HOUR AGO

FACEBOOKTWITTER



SINGAPORE - In January, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor explained why the Government have not charged a fee for disposable bags.
The reasons included the need for plastic bags to bag waste responsibly and hygienically, the stringent anti-littering measures here and the cost impact on low-income households.
But on Saturday (April 10), Dr Khor announced that her ministry and the National Environment Agency (NEA) will be working on a charging model for disposable bags at supermarkets here to cut the consumption of disposables in the country.
She was delivering her opening address at a presentation by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the NEA, where they responded to proposals by a citizens' workgroup in reducing the use of disposables.
She said the MSE and NEA will start public consultations to develop the charging model for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets.
Dr Khor said Singapore's steps towards establishing fees for carrier bags in supermarkets will consider any potential impact on low-income households.



She said the Government will consult supermarkets and members of the public on the mode of charging, whether it is per bag or per transaction.
She gave examples of how it may cost five cents or 10 cents per bag.
She said the timeframe needed to implement the charge will be considered, as the industry would need time to adjust to this.
Dr Khor added there might be a need for legislative amendments.

And the Government would have to think about where the proceeds from the disposable bag fees would go to, such as towards environmental causes.
Details of the carrier bag charge will be finalised after the public consultations.
Among 14 proposals by the workgroup, which were presented to the Government in January, MSE and NEA will support and help develop eight of them.
The charging model for disposable bags in supermarkets is one of them.
MORE ON THIS TOPIC
Reusable plastic bags most eco-friendly option in S'pore: Study
The price of going plastic-free in Singapore
Dr Khor stressed that charging for carrier bags is not a silver bullet in tackling the excessive use of disposables.
She said: "Even if it's a token mandatory charge of disposable carrier bags at the supermarket, it will serve as a very useful, important reminder to the shopper to take and use the bags mindfully."
She said one of the reasons for the Government's decision to implement a disposable bag charge was because consumers were increasingly becoming receptive towards charging for disposables.

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor said consumers are increasingly becoming receptive towards charging for disposables. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

Since 2019, NTUC FairPrice has been imposing a plastic bag charge at 25 outlets, including some of its Cheers stores.
Between 2019 and 2020, those outlets saved 15.6 million plastic bags, said Dr Khor.
About seven in 10 customers who shopped at those outlets chose to bring their own bags or refused plastic bags.
Retailers such as Uniqlo, Watsons, H&M and The Body Shop are also charging for single-use carrier bags.
In 2019, about 200,000 tonnes of disposables, enough to fill 400 Olympic-size swimming pools, were sent for incineration.
MORE ON THIS TOPIC
Refund-based recycling of bottles and cans to be legislated by 2022
Trash or treasure: Can you tell what can and cannot be recycled?
Dr Khor added that a 2018 survey by the Singapore Environment Council found that shoppers here take 820 million plastic bags from supermarkets each year, which means each person uses 146 bags.
The excessive consumption of disposables adds to carbon emissions, and the incineration ash takes up valuable space at Semakau Landfill, said the NEA in a statement.
Singapore's only landfill is projected to run out of space by 2035 if no action is taken.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Giannt isnt i think.

Giant is under Dairy Farm. Your choices are all going to the same pockets.

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

BLOODY BLEEDING CUNT
give out paper bags to replace .......can?
why drinks still in plastic bottle?
Her egg tray oso made from plastic
without plastic how to bag rubbish? LETZ ALL CREATE A NEW PROBLEM FOR PAP

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

They are all in on the anti-carbon climate cult, always 'sustainable this and sustainable that'. UN's Agenda 2030 and the IPCC.

It's all about demonizing carbon emissions, and guilt-tripping people into giving up money and convenience to absolve their climate sins. Clamping down on plastic use is just one aspect. Another would be to promote the consumption of GMO'ed fake meat.

Unfortunately, I expect many schoolkids of today to be utterly brainwashed regarding this.

RESTRICT CARS OF MINISTER HOUSEHOLD TO ONE EACH FAMILY

 

[count dracula]

Old crumpled cheebye should just drop dead seriously.

 

[carefreeman]

Zhong Shan Mall Fairprice charge 20cents per transaction for plastic bags. Not sure is it same for all outlets.

 

[rushifa666]

Giant is under Dairy Farm. Your choices are all going to the same pockets.

No they took the franchise from malaysia. So they are not full profit. Lije telcos, we may be forced but never ever give them the full amount

 

[rushifa666]

Zhong Shan Mall Fairprice charge 20cents per transaction for plastic bags. Not sure is it same for all outlets.

Stupid people obviously continue to go

 

[batman1]

Will she cut ribbon when the supermarkets start charging the first ones ?

U can be sure there will be nationwide publicity by the MSM of what a Big Great Job she has done for the day.

 

[LITTLEREDDOT]

Forum: Look at overpackaging of produce

Apr 13, 2021

Charging supermarket customers for plastic bags is a good move to make everyone aware of the urgent need to save the environment (Supermarkets may charge for disposable bags in future, April 11).

That being said, if plastic bags are bad for the environment, then they should be banned outright. Charging 10 cents will not deter most customers.

At the same time, the authorities should look into the tendency to overpackage food in most supermarkets.

I am sometimes incredulous when two pieces of guava are first packed in a thermocol sleeve or net, then put in a plastic tray and finally shrink-wrapped.

The same thing happens with chillies, cucumbers, ginger and other fruits and vegetables.

Why is there a need for so much packaging?


Poonam Bhandari

 

[eatshitndie]

in californicate, supermarkets started charging 10c per bag and shoppers began to use their own bags. sinkies are so rich 10c will not be enough. may be 69c.

 

[rushifa666]

Actually cyclists are saving the planet. They either kill people or get killed. Less human equals earth saved

 

[Cottonmouth]

Actually cyclists are saving the planet. They either kill people or get killed. Less human equals earth saved

Terrorists too.

 

[Confuseous]

Charging for plastic bags will give rise to increased costs for the disposal of rubbish from the chutes.
Orange peels, empty milk cartons, and unfinished food etc will go straight down. People on the lower
floors will start feeling the stench. Contractors will find it even harder to get cleaning staff.

 

[rushifa666]

Terrorists too.

Good one i never thought of that. Gaia is already starting her war