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Singapore considering regulation of e-waste disposal

It has so far relied on voluntary efforts by industry partners, but a study has found awareness of recycling methods to be low

Published Fri, Jan 19, 2018 · 09:50 PM

National Environment Agency

Singapore

THE government, in planning a comprehensive system to manage growing electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) in Singapore, will be looking into introducing laws to require electronics producers and retailers to play their part.

More than 60,000 tonnes of e-waste are generated in Singapore each year, with the industrial and residential sectors contributing evenly. This figure is growing 5 per cent every year, said the National Environment Agency (NEA).

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