Recycling incentive schemes yet to gain widespread support [News]

Recycling incentive schemes yet to gain widespread support By Grace Chua, The Straits Times, 29 Jul 2013. Even as the Government considers a pay-as-you-throw system, the use of financial incentives to get Singaporeans to cut waste and recycle more has been a mixed bag so far. Nearly four months after the start of the Save-As-You-Reduce pilot scheme in Punggol, some Housing Board blocks there have not reduced waste significantly, with some even throwing out more than they did last year. This was despite the scheme letting households pay cheaper waste collection fees if they throw less. At Pasir Ris, a different points-for-recyclables initiative also has few takers. Click here to read the full article. Source: The Straits Times