"NTUC FairPrice scraps 10-cent BYOB rebate, launches new scheme to reduce plastic bag use
SINGAPORE: NTUC FairPrice on Monday (Jul 23) announced the launch of the “FairPrice Plastic Bag Management Programme”, a framework that looks to holistically reduce plastic bag use.
The programme, which was developed following a review conducted earlier this year, will replace the existing FairPrice Green Rewards Scheme on Aug 1.
The FairPrice Plastic Bag Management Programme will take a four-pronged approach in its efforts to reduce plastic bag usage.
Firstly, it will review internal processes and implement policies and practices to trim plastic bag packaging in operations. Enhanced environmentally-friendly bagging practices will also be introduced for cashiers.
Shoppers will be encouraged to reduce their use of plastic bags and embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle through public education programmes.
FairPrice will work with both governmental and non-governmental organisations to jointly produce and implement education programmes. Among other efforts, FairPrice will support an upcoming public education campaign by Zero Waste SG to raise awareness of BYOB.
FairPrice will also increase investment and continued support for whole-of-nation efforts to reduce plastic bag use.
FairPrice is currently working with Nanyang Polytechnic on activating students from the Nanyang Polytechnic Foundation Programme to design a reusable bag for public distribution.
Beyond this, FairPrice will also work with suppliers and manufacturers to explore better packaging design and material."
"Bring your own bag" (BYOB) was launched in 2007. Supposedly saved average 10.8m plastic bags per year in the last 3 years. This new initiative aims to save 30m per yr by 2030.
While it is laudable, could we do it earlier n with a lot more determination, gusto n sincerity?
Is it not possible for NTUCFairprice to JUST stop giving out plastic bags?
What scenario planning assumptions had been considered? Will NTUC Fairprice suffer huge defection of consumers? If so, should all the other big retailers b legislated to stop providing plastic bags too to level the playing field in this particular area?
A few world leading nations had implemented this measure n can't Sgp, being a 1st world nation n global vibrant city, measured up? Or r we going to the "we already very good compared to our neighbours" whenever we were challenged to benchmark higher standards?
While some folks may say why do we push it to the government again? Can't Sgp citizens n residents self-managed well?
The unfortunate truth is Sgp folks just need to be pushed n whipped if we want to see meaningful "forced" behavioural changes!!
Being gracious n civil minded simply seems foreign n alien to Sgp folks despite sustained education efforts!
If u can't shame them to actions, hopefully hitting them with severe deterrents can!!
R u serious abt plastic waste or just another charade??
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