sustainability

CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s Struggling Recycling Rate – 59% down to 52%

CNA938 Rewind – Singapore’s Struggling Recycling Rate – 59% down to 52% [PODCAST]

By / July 14, 2026

Singapore’s recycling system has evolved over the years, however sustaining higher recycling rates continues to be a challenge. As recycling goals come under review, this leads to a broader question: are households and businesses ready to do more for a cleaner, greener environment? In this interview, Rémi Cesaro, Founder and Executive Director of Zero Waste City, and the host of CNA938 Rewind, Daniel Martin, talked about Singapore’s declining recycling rate and its contributing factors.

Cities Possibilities 2025 - Innovations for a Resilient Circular Economy

Cities: Possibilities 2025 – Innovations for a Resilient Circular Economy [PANEL DISCUSSION]

By / December 2, 2025

How can Asia’s cities move “From Risk to Resilience”? Our Director, Rémi Cesaro, moderated a panel at Cities: Possibilities 2025 on Innovations for a Resilient Circular Economy. The discussion explored the resilience of the waste management sectors, the limits to the circularity of materials and how technologies can support behavioural changes and the recycling of materials. Learn about some of the key takeaways from the discussion.

Waste Audit and the BCA Green Mark

Waste Audits and BCA Green Mark Certification

By / October 30, 2025

The BCA Green Mark Certification Scheme sets standards for buildings to demonstrate environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. While a waste audit is not explicitly mandatory, it is a recommended practice under the Green Mark’s “RE2: Manage” criteria to support effective waste management. It helps improve your Green Mark score and demonstrate the building’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Are you ready for the new season of Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR)? — What you need to know and how we can help

By / September 23, 2025

Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) season is approaching in Singapore. Businesses must prepare and submit accurate packaging data and 3R plans to NEA by the deadline. We share three golden rules for a successful MPR submission. Whether you need training, expert review, or prefer to outsource the process, our experienced team can help you.

AlterCOP29 Recordings: Expert Talk and Panel discussion with Remi CESARO

By / June 18, 2025

The recordings from AlterCOP29 are now live! This event, held in November 2024, gathered a panel of the most passionate and most inspiring people working in sustainability in Singapore! Many of the presentations and talks are worth watching. The playlists and videos are accessible here: https://www.youtube.com/@altercop

Watch the online recordings of the day dedicated to Waste & Circular Economy. On this day, Remi CESARO, Director of Zero Waste City, participated in two sessions – an individual expert talk and a panel discussion, both on the waste management ecosystem of Singapore.

Launch of the Waste Management Programme for warehouse operators by EnterpriseSG

Launch of the Waste Management Programme for warehouse operators by EnterpriseSG

By / April 16, 2025

Reducing waste and improving recycling can save on your bottom line and minimise your environmental impact. Aligned with Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan, SLA and WRMAS have jointly launched a Waste Management Programme. This Programme, supported by EnterpriseSG, aims to help local SMEs from the Transport & Logistics sector to implement waste management best practices.

New Government, pursuing commitments towards sustainability

New government, pursuing commitments towards sustainability

By / May 24, 2023

On 25th July 2020, Grace Fu Hai Yien has been appointed as the new Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. Over the last few weeks, the new Minister made a few speeches where she reinforced the commitment of the government to pursue existing initiatives and reminded the industry about existing programs.

Why do you want to be a Zero Waste company?

By / May 24, 2023

Zero Waste encompass virtually all parts of a business. Therefore, when answering the question, the reasons can be very different depending on who you talk to. This drawing is an elegant illustration of the diversity of reasons in going Zero Waste.