Recycling rates for plastic packaging are relatively low around the globe. Plastic packaging makes up nearly half of all plastic waste generated globally, and less than one-fifth of it is recycled, even less in Singapore.
As part of the Packaging Partnership Programme Workshop Series, the third workshop held on 3 March 2021 focused on providing an overview of Singapore’s waste management eco-system and tips to help participants make their packaging more recyclable.
There were more than 70 business representatives from different industries, such as packaging producers and food manufacturers, present at the workshop.
Mr Remi Cesaro, founder of Zero Waste City, shared about the waste management eco-system in Singapore, and emphasized on the role businesses play in recycling and packaging recyclability. Furthermore, he elaborated on new waste management policies in Singapore, such as the Mandatory Packaging Reporting requirement, and shared what companies could do in order to recycle right. He further covered the importance of on-pack communication tools for consumers.
The benefits of implementing waste reduction strategies and recycling include cost savings and reduction, reduction in the amount of packaging used and reduction of packaging waste, which benefits both companies and the environment. Secondary benefits include job creation and mitigating climate change.
Furthermore, Mr Cesaro shared the methods companies could use to improve the recyclability of their packaging and provided recommendations on effective packaging labelling.
Mr Chim Zewei, head of Corporate Sales at Axxel Marketing, shared about responsible product sourcing at Axxel Marketing.
Mr Chim shared on the current sustainability trend.Mr Chim shared on products and packaging which used recycled content or could be recycled. Mr Chim shared on initiatives to raise awareness and reduced packaging waste. Mr Chim also covered ideas which could be done for transportation packaging and last mile delivery.
