First Zero Waste Hub launched in Nee Soon, seven more to be rolled out islandwide by 2028

Eight Zero Waste Hubs, where residents can recycle, reuse and refill all at one place, will be rolled out across Singapore by 2028. The first such hub is now available in Nee Soon. About 40% of recyclables collected through Singapore's commingled recycling bins are contaminated. In earlier pilot sites where residents sorted out recyclables, contamination was kept below 5%. Earlier surveys done in this part of Nee Soon found that more than eight in 10 people were recycling. More than half are willing to, or already segregating their waste. With a personal QR, organisers can track how often a resident returns. Nikhil Khattar reports.