Important News

Important News

TR 109 on Sustainable Packaging Released

On 7 October 2022

The Technical Reference on TR 109:2022 Sustainable packaging guiding framework and practices was launched on 7 October 2022 at PPP x PCS Conference 2022.

 To equip producers of packaged products as well as retailers with industry best practices on sustainable packaging in Singapore, a new Technical Reference (TR) 109 on Sustainable packaging guiding framework and practices was launched at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation’s (SMF) Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP) x Packaging Council of Singapore (PCS) Conference 2022. Announced by Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Amy Khor. The new TR is developed by a multi-stakeholder Working Group appointed by the Singapore Standards Council, overseen by Enterprise Singapore (Enterprise SG).

The TR 109 specifies guidelines, criteria, and best practices in implementing the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer packaging, taking into consideration practices that are sustainable in Singapore’s context. It covers the life cycle of packaging, starting upstream from packaging design to end-of-life management and is applicable across industries. Users of TR 109 include companies which would like to adopt more sustainable packaging-related practices.

 The TR 109:2022 will be made available on Singapore Standards eshop by end of October 2022, https://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg/

Feedback on Draft Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Bill

MSE conducted an online public consultation through REACH on the draft Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Bill from 8 July to 5 August 2022.

After reviewing the 34 responses, MSE issued their response to the public’s feedback on carbon tax level, an Industry Transition Framework, international carbon credits, carbon tax revenue and support measures, among other things.

On 22 September 2022

Key findings from NEA’s BCR Scheme released

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment and CASA Advisor, Dr Amy Khor said, “The beverage container return scheme has the potential to significantly improve our beverage container recycling rate. It will be a step forward in the way Singapore manages our packaging waste. We encourage everyone to use this public consultation to share their views and suggestions on how we can make this scheme a sustainable one that works for Singapore.”

On 17 October 2022

NEA's Publication Consultation on Beverage Container Return Scheme has ended

NEA's Publication Consultation on Beverage Container Return Scheme has ended

Updates on Public Consultations

The National Environment Agency (NEA)’s call for the public to share their views and suggestions on the proposed beverage container return scheme has closed.

The Beverage Container Return Scheme was proposed by the Citizens’ Workgroup on #RecycleRight in 2019 and was first announced at the 2020 Committee of Supply debates. The Scheme aims to increase the recycling rate of beverage containers, reduce the amount of waste disposed of and reduce carbon emissions. It also seeks to raise consumer awareness on the importance of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and encourage good recycling practices.

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