Miscellaneous Waste may not be what most people think about when we mention waste, however this is an important part to deal with. Miscellaneous Waste includes for example hazardous waste, medical waste as well as machinery. It is therefore crucial to deal with this waste in a proper manner.
This part explains the best solutions that can be put in place in order to deal with miscellaneous waste in a sustainable manner.
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137,000 tonnes
This is the quantity of textile and leather waste generated in Singapore in 2020.
(NEA)
4%
is the recycling rate of all textile and leather waste generated in Singapore in 2020.
(NEA)
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99%
is the recycling rate of ferrous metal waste in Singapore in 2020.
(NEA)
Construction & Demolition contractors must comply with the Demolition Protocol implemented by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). This ensure an environmentally sound management of the debris for reuse and recycling.
In Singapore, the recycling rate of C&D waste is 99%.
99%
is the recycling rate of Construction and Demolition waste in Singapore in 2020.
(NEA)
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The « green journey » may feel overwhelming sometimes, but you are not alone.
Our Buddies have tried, succeeded, failed to implement change in their companies. They share their experience so you can learn, take shortcuts, get inspired and ask questions.
Everybody can become a Buddy and give back to the community; if you are keen, get in touch with us.
Founder and Director of the consulting business Zero Waste City, Rémi provides engineering consulting services to large commercial and industrial facilities on waste management, energy efficiency, and packaging design.
He has gained a strong experience as a consultant covering a wide range of industries and technologies in New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
He is a certified TRUE Advisor (Total Resource Use Efficiency) by the U.S. Green Building Council Inc. This certification recognised his knowledge in Zero Waste programs and his ability to support businesses to achieve the TRUE Zero Waste certification.
Duncan, originally from the UK, has been living & working in Asia for the last 16 years. He runs a creative interior design & project management company delivering projects across the Asia Pacific Region; specialised in retail, F&B and commercial sectors. Duncan is passionate about creating interiors that excite and engage Clients and Customers alike, all through the lens of sustainability.
I run a business called Bright Green where I work with corporates to engage employees in impact projects in the areas of environmental and social impact. I also facilitate sustainability learning programs to educate employees on developing an eco-friendly mindset and high impact actions they can take in their homes and daily lives.
Before founding Bright Green in 2020, I have been working in Project Management, Change Management and Continuous Improvement roles within Human Resources and Recruitment. I love that I get to work with organisations that are making commitments to net-zero and inspire employees to make an impact!
