You can practise the 3 Rs in your daily lives – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (in order of sequence). The sequence is important, as source reduction is usually the best way to minimise waste while recycling still has some impact on the environment and should be done last. Waste minimisation helps to conserve resources and reduce energy usage in the production and transportation process.
Visit the Zero Waste Singapore website to learn more about how you can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Reduce
- Design and Make Sustainable Products
- Buy and Use Only What You Need
- Eliminate the Excessive Use of Paper
- Avoid Disposable Items
- Choose Products with Less Packaging
- Conduct a Waste Audit
- Don’t Waste Food
Reuse
- DIY and Turn Waste Into Useful Items and Art
- Give It Away
- Sell for Cash
- Share, Borrow or Rent Tools and Items
- Send It for Repair or Fix It Yourself
- Learn How to Make Paper Models
Recycle
- Where Can I Find Recycling Bins?
- Start Composting at Home
- Start Recycling at Home
- Start Recycling at Work
- Start Recycling at School
- Paper Recycling
- Plastics Recycling
- Metal Recycling
- Glass Recycling
- Food Waste Recycling
- Wood and Horticultural Waste Recycling
- Electrical and Electronic Waste Recycling
- Tyres Recycling
- Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling
