Singapore does not need legislation to curb plastic bag use: Balakrishnan

Channel NewsAsia 11 Nov 13;

SINGAPORE: Singapore does not require legislation to curb the use of plastic bags, said Environment and Water Resources Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

He was responding to Nominated MP Faizah Jamal in Parliament, who asked if further measures were planned to discourage consumers and commercial outlets from using plastic bags.

Dr Balarkrishnan said that Singapore's waste-to-energy incineration plants already ensure that all plastic bags are properly disposed of.

Hence, Singapore's approach is to avoid over-consumption, through the efforts of retailers and environmental groups to encourage more to bring their own shopping bags.

- CNA/xq