The Waste Mgmt and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) supports the call to further promote the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle in Singapore (Emphasise the importance of sustainable lifestyle, Apr 25). One way is to support the Government’s Zero Waste campaign, like what we and our member companies are doing. It is not just in the interest of the Government and WMRAS but also all Singaporeans to more conscientiously practise the 3Rs: Reduce our consumption and purchase of new goods, reuse old ones, and recycle what cannot be reused. Currently, a large part of the waste placed in the recycling bins cannot be recycled because they have been contaminated by dirt or food waste. Singaporeans should not treat recycling bins as general waste bins. Some Singaporeans baulk at having to pay more for general waste collection, but this may not have to happen if households are willing to put in the effort to place cleaned recyclable waste in the recycling bins and practise more diligently the 3Rs.... Continue Reading