Singapore Packaging Agreement
Background
The NEA signed the Singapore Packaging Agreement with 5 industry associations (representing more than 500 companies), 19 individual companies, 2 non-governmental organizations, the Waste Management & Recycling Association of Singapore and 4 public waste collectors on 5 June 2007, World Environment Day.
Progress Update
The signatories have made commendable progress in reducing waste since the signing of the Agreement. In the first year of the Agreement (from 1 Jul 2007 to 30 Jun 2008), the signatories collectively reduced 850 tons per year of packaging waste, and reduced up to 17% of packaging usage for individual F&B products, saving a total of S$1.5 million in packaging costs. This packaging waste reduction amount and cost savings are projected to continue annually.
In the second year of the Agreement (from 1 Jul 2008 to 30 Jun 2009), the signatories implemented further improvements to their processes and packaging, which enabled them to a project an additional reduction of about 800 tons per year of packaging waste, and potential savings of about S$1.4 million in the packaging costs of locally consumed products. This is on top of the 850 tons of packaging waste reduction and S$1.5 million that was originally projected in the first year.
The number of signatories has also increased. As of 1 Oct 2009, there are 95 signatories of the Singapore Packaging Agreement. Click here for the full list of signatories.
3R Packaging Awards 2009
The 3R Packaging Awards serve to recognise signatories who have made notable efforts and achievements in reducing packaging waste. Twelve companies were presented with the 3R Packaging Awards by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, at a ceremony on Recycling Day, on 26 Sep 2009.
The list of Award Winners for 2009 is shown below.
Distinction Award Winners
- F&N Coca-Cola (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Nestlé Singapore (Pte) Ltd
- Tetra Pak Jurong Pte Ltd
Merit Award Winners
- Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Boncafé International Pte Ltd
- Hock Lian Huat Foodstuff Industry Pte Ltd
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd
- Microwave Packaging Singapore Pte Ltd
- Singapore Food Industries Ltd
- Sunfresh Singapore Pte Ltd
- Wyeth Nutritionals (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- YHS (Singapore) Pte Ltd
The commendable work done by the Distinction and Merit Award winners can be found in the booklet on the 3R Packaging Awards 2009.
Joining the Agreement
Companies that are currently not parties to the Singapore Packaging Agreement, but wish to join the Agreement can still sign on to the programme any time over its 5-year validity period (1 Jul 2007 to 30 Jun 2012). Companies that wish to participate in the Singapore Packaging Agreement, may contact any of the following personnel:
Ms Sharon Ong Tel: 67319516 |
Ms Carrie Wong Tel: 67319435 |
Mr Bay Meng Yi Tel: 67319806 |
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Click here for the Singapore Packaging Agreement Booklet
Click here for Annex 1 - Desired outcomes and key performance indicators
Click here for Annex 2 - Sector Action Plans
Click here for the 3R Packaging Awards 2008 Booklet
Click here for application form to participate in the Singapore Packaging Agreement