Proposal to Ban Use of Styrofoam Packaging for Food Takeaways

Debated in Parliament on 26 Jul 2021.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment whether it would consider banning Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways.
Grace Fu Hai Yien stated the government has no plans to ban Styrofoam because it is incinerated safely in Singapore’s waste-to-energy plants, unlike in countries where it goes to landfills.
She emphasized that reusables are more environmentally friendly and encouraged the public to use them and avoid excessive disposable packaging.
The debate highlighted Singapore’s waste management approach versus the global concern over non-biodegradable materials.
The government prioritizes incineration and public awareness over an outright ban on Styrofoam.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether the Ministry will consider banning the use of Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways.

Grace Fu Hai Yien

We currently have no plans to ban the use of Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways. Styrofoam packaging is of concern in countries where waste is sent directly to landfill, as it is non-biodegradable and remains in the landfill for a long time. In Singapore, all incinerable waste, including Styrofoam packaging, is incinerated safely at waste-to-energy incineration plants fitted with pollution control equipment.

Reusables remain the more environmentally friendly option. We encourage the public to use reusables for food takeaways and avoid excessive consumption of all disposables, including Styrofoam.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment whether it would consider banning Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways.
Grace Fu Hai Yien stated the government has no plans to ban Styrofoam because it is incinerated safely in Singapore’s waste-to-energy plants, unlike in countries where it goes to landfills.
She emphasized that reusables are more environmentally friendly and encouraged the public to use them and avoid excessive disposable packaging.
The debate highlighted Singapore’s waste management approach versus the global concern over non-biodegradable materials.
The government prioritizes incineration and public awareness over an outright ban on Styrofoam.

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Proposal to Ban Use of Styrofoam Packaging for Food Takeaways

Debated in Parliament on 26 Jul 2021.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment whether it would consider banning Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways.
Grace Fu Hai Yien stated the government has no plans to ban Styrofoam because it is incinerated safely in Singapore’s waste-to-energy plants, unlike in countries where it goes to landfills.
She emphasized that reusables are more environmentally friendly and encouraged the public to use them and avoid excessive disposable packaging.
The debate highlighted Singapore’s waste management approach versus the global concern over non-biodegradable materials.
The government prioritizes incineration and public awareness over an outright ban on Styrofoam.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether the Ministry will consider banning the use of Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways.

Grace Fu Hai Yien

Reusables remain the more environmentally friendly option. We encourage the public to use reusables for food takeaways and avoid excessive consumption of all disposables, including Styrofoam.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment whether it would consider banning Styrofoam packaging for food takeaways.
Grace Fu Hai Yien stated the government has no plans to ban Styrofoam because it is incinerated safely in Singapore’s waste-to-energy plants, unlike in countries where it goes to landfills.
She emphasized that reusables are more environmentally friendly and encouraged the public to use them and avoid excessive disposable packaging.
The debate highlighted Singapore’s waste management approach versus the global concern over non-biodegradable materials.
The government prioritizes incineration and public awareness over an outright ban on Styrofoam.

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Proposal to Ban Use of Styrofoam Packaging for Food Takeaways

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Grace Fu Hai Yien

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Proposal to Ban Use of Styrofoam Packaging for Food Takeaways

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Grace Fu Hai Yien

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