- To reduce waste and promote sustainability, Singapore has in recent years made a push towards using less single-use disposables, particularly those made from plastic
- These measures, such as a compulsory charge for plastic bags at large supermarkets, have led to positive change in some consumer behaviour
- But by and large, public attitudes towards using less single-use disposables have not changed much, say businesses, environmentalists and consumers
- Convenience and laziness are often cited as barriers to adopting sustainable practices such as bringing reusable containers and bags
- At the same time, consumers and environmental groups are concerned about greenwashing, asking if some businesses are seeking to profit from moves marketed as being green
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