Measures to Reduce Single-use Plastics in National Day Parade 2019

Debated in Parliament on 19 Nov 2018.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry of Defence about measures to reduce single-use plastics at NDP 2019 and whether reusable items with minimal packaging could be provided in fun packs.
The NDP Executive Committee has collaborated with the National Environment Agency since 2002 to promote sustainability, considering attendee needs and cost-effectiveness.
For NDP 2019, paper Bento boxes will replace plastic ones and each fun pack will include one larger bottled water instead of two.
Providing only reusable items with minimal packaging is not deemed feasible, but collection points will be set up for returning unused items like ponchos.
The approach balances sustainability with practical considerations such as catering to diverse attendees and managing expenses.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Defence (a) what measures are being taken to reduce single-use plastics in National Day Parade (NDP) 2019; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider providing only reusable items with minimal packaging in the NDP 2019 fun pack.

Ng Eng Hen

Since 2002, the National Day Parade (NDP) Executive Committee (EXCO) has worked closely with the National Environment Agency (NEA) to organise a clean and sustainable NDP. In doing so, the EXCO takes into account the varying needs of attendees and participants, including the young and elderly, as well as the need for prudent spending. The general direction is to use reusables when available and cost-effective.

For next year's NDP, paper instead of plastic Bento boxes will be used to cater meals for our NDP participants and each fun pack will contain one larger bottled water, instead of the usual two.

While it is not feasible to have only reusable items with minimal packaging for the fun pack, NDP EXCO will work with NEA to establish collection points to encourage NDP spectators to return unused items, especially ponchos for wet weather, from the fun pack.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry of Defence about measures to reduce single-use plastics at NDP 2019 and whether reusable items with minimal packaging could be provided in fun packs.
The NDP Executive Committee has collaborated with the National Environment Agency since 2002 to promote sustainability, considering attendee needs and cost-effectiveness.
For NDP 2019, paper Bento boxes will replace plastic ones and each fun pack will include one larger bottled water instead of two.
Providing only reusable items with minimal packaging is not deemed feasible, but collection points will be set up for returning unused items like ponchos.
The approach balances sustainability with practical considerations such as catering to diverse attendees and managing expenses.

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Measures to Reduce Single-use Plastics in National Day Parade 2019

Debated in Parliament on 19 Nov 2018.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry of Defence about measures to reduce single-use plastics at NDP 2019 and whether reusable items with minimal packaging could be provided in fun packs.
The NDP Executive Committee has collaborated with the National Environment Agency since 2002 to promote sustainability, considering attendee needs and cost-effectiveness.
For NDP 2019, paper Bento boxes will replace plastic ones and each fun pack will include one larger bottled water instead of two.
Providing only reusable items with minimal packaging is not deemed feasible, but collection points will be set up for returning unused items like ponchos.
The approach balances sustainability with practical considerations such as catering to diverse attendees and managing expenses.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Ng Eng Hen

For next year's NDP, paper instead of plastic Bento boxes will be used to cater meals for our NDP participants and each fun pack will contain one larger bottled water, instead of the usual two.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Ministry of Defence about measures to reduce single-use plastics at NDP 2019 and whether reusable items with minimal packaging could be provided in fun packs.
The NDP Executive Committee has collaborated with the National Environment Agency since 2002 to promote sustainability, considering attendee needs and cost-effectiveness.
For NDP 2019, paper Bento boxes will replace plastic ones and each fun pack will include one larger bottled water instead of two.
Providing only reusable items with minimal packaging is not deemed feasible, but collection points will be set up for returning unused items like ponchos.
The approach balances sustainability with practical considerations such as catering to diverse attendees and managing expenses.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

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Measures to Reduce Single-use Plastics in National Day Parade 2019

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