Singapore is reviewing its Zero Waste Masterplan and 2030 recycling targets amid growing concerns that the country’s waste strategy is falling short of its original ambitions.

When the plan was launched in 2019, Singapore set a bold target of achieving a 70% recycling rate, but recent figures show a steady decline, raising questions about whether that goal is still achievable under current conditions.

As the Government prepares to review its masterplan, the bigger question is no longer just about hitting recycling targets — but whether Singapore’s current approach to waste is still fit for purpose in a rapidly changing global and environmental landscape.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University (SMU) to find out more.

Singapore is reviewing its Zero Waste Masterplan and 2030 recycling targets amid growing concerns that the country&rsquo;s waste strategy is falling short of its original ambitions.
When the plan was launched in 2019, Singapore set a bold target of achieving a 70% recycling rate, but recent figures show a steady decline, raising questions about whether that goal is still achievable under current conditions.
As the Government prepares to review its masterplan, the bigger question is no longer just about hitting recycling targets &mdash; but whether Singapore&rsquo;s current approach to waste is still fit for purpose in a rapidly changing global and environmental landscape.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University (SMU) to find out more.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

The Big Story: Singapore's recycling rate continues to decline. Is the Zero Waste Masterplan still a viable strategy?

For many fathers, being present means showing up for the little moments — a first word, a first step, a scraped knee that needs comforting. But what happens when your job takes you around the world and keeps you away from home for weeks at a time, representing Singapore on the global stage? 

So how challenging can it be, to be a father while tending to his national duties? And what does it mean to be a present parent even when you can't always be physically there?

On a Father's Day special of The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to the Former World Champion, and Singapore’s National Badminton Player, Loh Kean Yew, as he shares his personal journey in fatherhood.

For many fathers, being present means showing up for the little moments &mdash; a first word, a first step, a scraped knee that needs comforting. But what happens when your job takes you around the world and keeps you away from home for weeks at a time, representing Singapore on the global stage?&nbsp;
So how challenging can it be, to be a father while tending to his national duties? And what does it mean to be a present parent even when you can't always be physically there?
On a Father's Day special of The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to the&nbsp;Former World Champion, and Singapore&rsquo;s National Badminton Player, Loh Kean Yew, as he shares his personal journey in fatherhood.

The Agenda: Loh Kean Yew on juggling fatherhood while representing Singapore

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a funny story, which follows Anya and her mother Ting during an audition with a modelling agency.

What began as a daughter chasing after her dreams, ended up with a surprise twist in which the mother walked away with a modelling opportunity instead. So the trio discusses how they would have reacted if they were in Anya's position, and whether her mother should take up the opportunity if they were in her shoes. 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a funny story, which follows Anya and her mother Ting during an audition with a modelling agency.
What began as a daughter chasing after her dreams, ended up with a surprise twist in which the mother walked away with a modelling opportunity instead. So the trio discusses how they would have reacted if they were in Anya's position, and whether her mother should take up the opportunity if they were in her shoes.&nbsp;

What's Trending: Daughter goes for an audition... but her mother gets the gig instead

Singapore is investing heavily in its water future, with a new S$97 million commitment aimed at strengthening the nation’s water capabilities amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and a growing population.

Announced at the Singapore International Water Week, the investment will support efforts to improve water efficiency, develop advanced treatment technologies and meet the needs of high-growth industries such as data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. It also comes as major infrastructure projects, including the newly completed Tengah Service Reservoir, begin to play a bigger role in securing Singapore’s water supply.

As water challenges intensify around the world, could innovation in water technology become one of Singapore’s greatest strategic advantages? And how can the nation continue to keep water secure, affordable and reliable for generations to come?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ong Tze Chin, Chief Executive of PUB, to find out more.

Singapore is investing heavily in its water future, with a new S$97 million commitment aimed at strengthening the nation&rsquo;s water capabilities amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and a growing population.
Announced at the Singapore International Water Week, the investment will support efforts to improve water efficiency, develop advanced treatment technologies and meet the needs of high-growth industries such as data centres and semiconductor manufacturing. It also comes as major infrastructure projects, including the newly completed Tengah Service Reservoir, begin to play a bigger role in securing Singapore&rsquo;s water supply.
As water challenges intensify around the world, could innovation in water technology become one of Singapore&rsquo;s greatest strategic advantages? And how can the nation continue to keep water secure, affordable and reliable for generations to come?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ong Tze Chin, Chief Executive of PUB, to find out more.

The Big Story: Singapore's recycling rate continues to decline. Is the Zero Waste Masterplan still a viable strategy?

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