Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Commentary: Latest push to deter litterbugs doesn’t mean we should turn against each other

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SINGAPORE: One initiative in the recent debate on government spending estimates that created a bit of an online storm was that the National Environment Agency (NEA) may publicise the images of litterbugs so that members of the public can help identify then. The stated objective of the proposed measure is to “invoke collective community ownership … Read more

Singapore may publicise images of litterbugs to catch offenders

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SINGAPORE: In a crackdown on litterbugs, Singapore may publicise images of offenders in community spaces so members of the public can help identify them. Identified offenders will be dealt with under the law, including being fined or charged in court, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said. “Care will be exercised” in cases committed by young children, the … Read more