Recycling Rate for Glass Waste

Debated in Parliament on 26 Sep 2025.

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Lee Hong Chuang inquired about the recycling rate for glass waste and the proportion of recycled glass that comes from laminated glass in end-of-life vehicles and construction waste. Grace Fu Hai Yien responded that glass waste constitutes about 1% of total waste generated in 2024 and has a recycling rate of 7%. She also mentioned that laminated glass is not recycled due to operational challenges and lack of commercial viability.

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Lee Hong Chuang

Mr Lee Hong Chuang asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what is the current recycling rate for glass waste; (b) what percentage of recycled glass waste comprises laminated glass from end-of-life vehicles and construction and demolition waste.

Grace Fu Hai Yien

Glass waste makes up around one per cent of total waste generated in 2024, with a recycling rate of 7%. Laminated glass is currently not recycled due to operational constraints and commercial viability.

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Recycling Rate for Glass Waste

Debated in Parliament on 26 Sep 2025.

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