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It’s a shame going green can be a hassle in Singapore

Decisive policies and user-centric design can make the sum difference that takes us into a greener future.

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Singapore's domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent in 2019 to 13 per cent in 2020.

Singapore's domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent in 2019 to 13 per cent in 2020.

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“Our choices today will determine our future.” This

timely reminder

was articulated by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu at the United Nations’ COP27 climate conference this week.

In the face of international hesitancy over climate commitments, it is encouraging to see Singapore make a bold pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions

by 2050

.

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