Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Can old traditions and tech help Singapore reach zero waste?
Singapore is known for its clean streets and its modern and tall buildings. It makes every effort to ensure that the streets are always kept clean with strict laws on vandalism, littering, public urination, and spitting on streets. In fact, the city-state’s overall recycling rate exceeds 50%. However, there still are things thrown away or put out to be collected on the streets. Who collects them? There are rag and bone collectors who pick up everything from newspapers, cans, used clothes, and electronic devices in Singapore. They use a hand-pushed trolley, collect items from the street, and sell them to traders or recycling firms. Though many of them are old, they have the knowledge and experience to do the job. Nowadays, thanks to the smartphone and apps, they can work more efficiently with collection companies. In fact, Singapore’s rubbish collection, waste disposal, and recycling services are all done by the private sector. They are eager to make use of new technologies to do their businesses more efficiently and sustainably.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about the last mile for waste collection in the cleanest city in the world.
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