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Stefanie Beitien, Head of Market Transformation at WWF-Singapore, said they are excited to see major retailers coming onboard to reduce single-use plastic bags. She added: The introduction of the bag charge aims to drive momentum in influencing consumers behaviour to bring their own reusable bags and increase environmental consciousness.
We look forward to inspiring more companies to adopt this initiative as a first step to look at packaging and plastics with a more holistic view to create a systemic change for the future.”
60% of customers chose to BYOB after bag charge implemented
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SINGAPORE: As the year draws to a close and the traditional season of gifting and feasting approaches, it can be easy to overindulge, buying too much food which may go to waste and extravagant presents that people might not really need or want.
However, experts say it is possible to adopt eco-friendly ways to celebrate.
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When it comes to Christmas gifts, a common problem occurs when the receiver does not like or need what is given.