Mandating Standardised Design for Recycled Takeaway Utensil, Cutlery and Packaging to Reduce Single-use Plastic at Hawker Centres

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether a standardised design for recycled takeaway utensils, cutlery and packaging can be mandated to reduce single-use plastic at hawker centres.

There are practical challenges in mandating the use of recyclable cutlery and containers for packaging food. In addition, used cutlery and containers are not recommended for recycling as they are usually contaminated. There is no reason to mandate a standard for recyclable takeaway cutlery and containers at our hawker centres.