Lifecycle Assessment of Plastic Bags and Takeaway Containers

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2017.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Pritam Singh asked whether the Ministry has completed its lifecycle assessment study on single-use carrier bags and takeaway containers, and if bio-degradable plastic bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M confirmed that the National Environment Agency is conducting the study and will release results on single-use carrier bags by the end of this year.
The study on disposable food packaging materials is expected to be completed by end-2017, with results released in the first half of 2018.
The analysis covers environmental impacts, including emissions, and costs of the materials.
No statement was made on whether bio-degradable bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones, as the study is ongoing.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Pritam Singh

Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (a) whether the Ministry has completed its study covering the lifecycle assessment of the different types of single carrier plastic bags and common food and beverage takeaway containers in Singapore and, if not, when is this study expected to be completed; and (b) whether the Ministry has determined if emissions from bio-degradable plastic bags are lower than non bio-degradable ones.

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

The National Environment Agency is studying the lifecycle assessment of single-use carrier bags and disposable food packaging materials commonly used in Singapore. The studies analyse the cost and environmental impact, including emissions, of these materials.

We will release the results of the study on single-use carrier bags by the end of this year. As for the study on disposable food packaging materials, we should complete it by end-2017 and release the results in the first half of 2018.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Pritam Singh asked whether the Ministry has completed its lifecycle assessment study on single-use carrier bags and takeaway containers, and if bio-degradable plastic bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M confirmed that the National Environment Agency is conducting the study and will release results on single-use carrier bags by the end of this year.
The study on disposable food packaging materials is expected to be completed by end-2017, with results released in the first half of 2018.
The analysis covers environmental impacts, including emissions, and costs of the materials.
No statement was made on whether bio-degradable bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones, as the study is ongoing.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Lifecycle Assessment of Plastic Bags and Takeaway Containers | PAPERCUTS

Lifecycle Assessment of Plastic Bags and Takeaway Containers

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2017.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Pritam Singh asked whether the Ministry has completed its lifecycle assessment study on single-use carrier bags and takeaway containers, and if bio-degradable plastic bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M confirmed that the National Environment Agency is conducting the study and will release results on single-use carrier bags by the end of this year.
The study on disposable food packaging materials is expected to be completed by end-2017, with results released in the first half of 2018.
The analysis covers environmental impacts, including emissions, and costs of the materials.
No statement was made on whether bio-degradable bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones, as the study is ongoing.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Pritam Singh

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Pritam Singh asked whether the Ministry has completed its lifecycle assessment study on single-use carrier bags and takeaway containers, and if bio-degradable plastic bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M confirmed that the National Environment Agency is conducting the study and will release results on single-use carrier bags by the end of this year.
The study on disposable food packaging materials is expected to be completed by end-2017, with results released in the first half of 2018.
The analysis covers environmental impacts, including emissions, and costs of the materials.
No statement was made on whether bio-degradable bags have lower emissions than non-biodegradable ones, as the study is ongoing.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Lifecycle Assessment of Plastic Bags and Takeaway Containers

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Pritam Singh

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Summary

Questions Identified

Lifecycle Assessment of Plastic Bags and Takeaway Containers

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Pritam Singh

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Summary

Questions Identified