Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what are the mechanisms for overseeing recycling programmes by state agencies and vendors to ensure that recycling is completed as promised; and (b) whether there will be a review to strengthen the system in light of news reports on issues with implementingContinue reading “STEPS TAKEN TO ENSURE RECYCLABLES COLLECTED IN GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGNS ARE COMPLETED AND NOT MISUSED”
Category Archives: Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
EXPANSION OF MANDATORY ENERGY LABELLING SCHEME TO INCLUDE OTHER HIGH-ENERGY CONSUMPTION HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES SUCH AS DISHWASHERS AND WATER HEATERS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether there are plans to expand the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme to include other household appliances with significant energy consumption, such as dishwashers and water heaters. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: The National Environment Agency (NEA) regularly reviews the list of household appliances under the MandatoryContinue reading “EXPANSION OF MANDATORY ENERGY LABELLING SCHEME TO INCLUDE OTHER HIGH-ENERGY CONSUMPTION HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES SUCH AS DISHWASHERS AND WATER HEATERS”
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES SOLD UNDER ENERGY LABEL TICK RATING SCHEME
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) in the last three years, what is the number of household appliances that are sold under the Energy Label Tick Rating scheme; and (b) of these, what is the breakdown amongst the different household appliances categories. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Based on the NationalContinue reading “HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES SOLD UNDER ENERGY LABEL TICK RATING SCHEME”
NUMBER OF HAWKERS EXITING TRADE AND HOW MANY WERE DUE TO IMPACT OF INFLATION
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) how many exits from the hawker industry occurred in 2022; and (b) what has been the impact of inflation in the past year on the number of hawkers who have exited the industry. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: In 2022, there were 342 cooked foodContinue reading “NUMBER OF HAWKERS EXITING TRADE AND HOW MANY WERE DUE TO IMPACT OF INFLATION”
Tackling Dengue
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, after rising by six times year on year in 2022 to over 30,000 cases, dengue fever is expected to remain a serious health risk this year. NEA said in December that a rise in the high number of dengue cases at the end of the year could result in SingaporeContinue reading “Tackling Dengue”
Hawker Food Options in CBD
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Sir, beyond grants and payouts which are certainly helpful, there are things which the Government can do to help Singaporeans on a daily long-term basis to reduce costs. One suggestion I have is the building of more hawker centres in the areas that a large number of Singaporeans work at. ForContinue reading “Hawker Food Options in CBD”
PLANS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AFTER SEMAKAU LANDFILL IS FULLY FILLED
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether there are plans for waste disposal after the Semakau Landfill is fully filled; and (b) what are the projected construction costs and dates of completion of new landfills. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Ongoing efforts are being made to reduce the waste to beContinue reading “PLANS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AFTER SEMAKAU LANDFILL IS FULLY FILLED”
SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTION TO LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND SET UP IN COP27
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether Singapore will be contributing to the Loss and Damage Fund set up in COP27; (b) if yes, what is the quantum of Singapore’s contributions and how is the quantum arrived at; and (c) if not, what are the reasons behind the decision. The MinisterContinue reading “SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTION TO LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND SET UP IN COP27”
DISCLOSING PUBLIC SECTOR SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS UNDER GREENGOV.SG INITIATIVE
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether the Government will disclose public sector Scope 3 emissions under the GreenGov.SG initiative. The Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien): Mr Deputy Speaker, we are not requiring disclosure of Scope 3 emissions at this stage of implementing our reporting framework.Continue reading “DISCLOSING PUBLIC SECTOR SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS UNDER GREENGOV.SG INITIATIVE”
FREQUENCY OF AND ITEMS CHECKED IN PUB’S FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what does PUB check for during fire hydrant inspections; (b) what is the frequency of such inspections; (c) whether PUB can consider increasing the frequency of such inspections; and (d) what are the differences in the respective checks carried out by SCDFContinue reading “FREQUENCY OF AND ITEMS CHECKED IN PUB’S FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS”
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