NEED FOR AWARENESS ,
Singapore is still in its early stages of change, according to Dr. Samer Hajjar, top selling professor at the National University of Singapore Business School.  ,
” One percent of the population has adopted these environmentally friendly techniques. The broader adoption is still in development, and some users also need time to adjust to new methods”, he said.  ,
He added that those who do n’t regular shops or those who otherwise purchase their groceries at the wet areas may not have been able to benefit from the press for more ecological practices.
” It’s a collective responsibility. Governments have to drive for more subsidies, more rewards for customers who are adopting ecological habits. Shops as well have to press for more sustainable techniques”, he said.
” Third parties like NGOs ( non- governmental organisations ) and nonprofit organisations have to educate and raise awareness”.
Awareness is critical, according to Assoc Prof. Chang, because “many people may not be fully aware or cognizant of the negative impact that single-use plastic bags have on our environment.”
However, she noted that around the globe, the rolling out of such methods generally happens slowly.
” It does n’t necessarily take place overnight… it just takes time, one at a time, so that people can get used to it and start making their own bags habit,” she said.  ,
The National Environment Agency recently stated that it would evaluate the effectiveness of the plastic carrier charge before deciding whether to develop it beyond stores.