According to my observation, Singaporean did not adopt the
lifestyle of sorting out their rubbish according to the the
rubbish's nature (ie. organic / recycleable or according to any
other catergory. Japanese are doing this for years.). So they put
every rubbish into one plastic bag and throw them down the rubbish
chute. I still remember my primary school health education textbook
states that, it is more hygiene (as it will keep the stench inside
the plastic bag) and cleaners are less prompt to injuries. Keeping
rubbish inside plastic bag also helps to prevent pest like rats and
cockroaches away, as stated in the same textbook.
Yes, of course, we can also use the recycleable bags to put our
rubbish in. But do you trust it to contain gravy (virtually 80%
water)? As it is basic physicsWe all know that liquid will always
find it's way to the bottom of the container, as it is basic
physics. Of course, we can use the water resistance recycleable
bags. What about the cost of these bags? Are they cheaper than the
good-old plastic bag? Can an average Joe afford these recycleable
bags to put the rubbish?
Basic uses aside, the price tag of these recycleable bags is marked
$1. Of course, it is viewed as cheap in some of the well-off
family, but does it apply to your average Joe?
Has Mr (I assume it is a "Mr" from the name "Phillip") Phillip Ang
Keng Hong ever put these into consideration before making such a
suggestion?
