Private Sector Strategies to Implement Plastic Circularity

Mr Michikazu Kojima, Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues of ERIA, shared the recent EPR movement in the ASEAN region, exploring both challenges and opportunities. The webinar highlighted efforts undertaken by the Singaporean private sector and civil society in improving the plastic circularity. Semula Pte Ltd, a dynamic environmental start-up shared their business of converting end-of-life plastics into recycled products, successfully preventing them from going to landfills. Pacific International Lines shared unique insight on how as an individual company, but also as the shipping and logistics industry, they are striving to reduce plastic waste generation. Finally, representing civil society, Zero Waste SG showcased their Bring Your Own (BYO) campaign, which helps affiliated companies to nudge their customers to reduce the usage of plastic shopping bags. Lastly, a representative from GIZ Indonesia introduced the 3RproMar program, a regional program to reduce marine plastic pollution, and shared best practices in EPR from Indonesia.