The household recycling rate in 2024 fell to a record low of 11 per cent, down from the previous low of 12 per cent in 2023 and 2022.

This comes despite initiatives to encourage more household recycling, such as the distribution of recycling boxes to all homes in 2023.

The National Environment Agency told The Straits Times that the dip in 2024 was largely due to less paper and cardboard waste being recycled, although less domestic waste was generated that year.

So what’s going wrong?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sonny Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Sustainability Communication, Singapore Management University, to find out more. 

The household recycling rate in 2024 fell to a record low of 11 per cent, down from the previous low of 12 per cent in 2023 and 2022.
This comes despite initiatives to encourage more household recycling, such as the distribution of recycling boxes to all homes in 2023.
The National Environment Agency told The Straits Times that the dip in 2024 was largely due to less paper and cardboard waste being recycled, although less domestic waste was generated that year.
So what&rsquo;s going wrong?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sonny Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Sustainability Communication, Singapore Management University, to find out more.&nbsp;

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

MONEY FM 89.3

Your evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

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The Big Story: Recycling in Singapore falls to historic low of 11%.  Are Singaporeans giving up on recycling at home?

Who are the heroes walking among us? The ones who go above and beyond, uplift their communities, or shine for Singapore on the global stage?

The Straits Times’ Singaporean of the Year 2025 search is officially underway — a celebration of individuals who truly make a difference. So who are this year’s standout nominees? And whose story will inspire the nation?

On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Zakir Hussain, Associate Editor at The Straits Times, to find out more.

Who are the heroes walking among us?&nbsp;The ones who go above and beyond, uplift their communities, or shine for Singapore on the global stage?
The Straits Times&rsquo; Singaporean of the Year 2025 search is officially underway &mdash; a celebration of individuals who truly make a difference.&nbsp;So who are this year&rsquo;s standout nominees?&nbsp;And whose story will inspire the nation?
On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Zakir Hussain, Associate Editor at The Straits Times, to find out more.

The Big Story: Searching for Singapore’s unsung heroes - Singaporean of the Year 2025

Markets have been moving cautiously, and November was no exception. Investors appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for clearer signals before making major moves. The latest State Street Institutional Investor Indicators shed light on this trend: risk appetite dipped slightly, equity allocations remain solid, cash is steady, and fixed income hasn’t seen the usual safe-haven inflows.

What’s driving this cautious yet steady behaviour? Are investors diversifying globally, or sticking to familiar US tech bets? And what does this mean for markets in Asia and beyond?

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dwyfor Evans, Head of APAC Macro Strategy at State Street Markets, to find out more. 

Markets have been moving cautiously, and November was no exception. Investors appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for clearer signals before making major moves. The latest State Street Institutional Investor Indicators shed light on this trend: risk appetite dipped slightly, equity allocations remain solid, cash is steady, and fixed income hasn&rsquo;t seen the usual safe-haven inflows.
What&rsquo;s driving this cautious yet steady behaviour? Are investors diversifying globally, or sticking to familiar US tech bets? And what does this mean for markets in Asia and beyond?
On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dwyfor Evans, Head of APAC Macro Strategy at State Street Markets, to find out more.&nbsp;

Wealth Tracker: Risk, reward, and waiting? How are investors navigating November’s markets?

For families of children with Cerebral Visual Impairment, finding the right therapy can feel overwhelming — and too often, out of reach. CVI is complex, highly individual, and needs personalised support during a critical window of neuroplasticity.

Yet many children still end up with generic, one-size-fits-all interventions simply because specialised resources are scarce.

Vision Nanny is opening doors for families who were once left behind by giving parents and educators access to customisable, CVI-specific activities.

On The Right Busines, Nadiah Koh speaks with Prathyusha Potharaju, Founder of Grailmaker Innovations, to find out more. 

For families of children with Cerebral Visual Impairment, finding the right therapy can feel overwhelming &mdash; and too often, out of reach.&nbsp;CVI is complex, highly individual, and needs personalised support during a critical window of neuroplasticity.
Yet many children still end up with generic, one-size-fits-all interventions simply because specialised resources are scarce.
Vision Nanny is opening doors for families who were once left behind by giving parents and educators access to customisable, CVI-specific activities.
On The Right Busines, Nadiah Koh speaks with Prathyusha Potharaju, Founder of Grailmaker Innovations, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Recycling in Singapore falls to historic low of 11%. Are Singaporeans giving up on recycling at home?

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