Launch of the Alliance for Action (AfA) on Packaging Waste Reduction for E-Commerce

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Alliance for Action (AfA) on Packaging Waste Reduction in e-commerce, a vital initiative for sustainable practices in Singapore’s growing e-commerce sector.

Special thanks to our Guest of Honour, Mr. Tuang Liang Lim, Government Chief Sustainability Officer, for his inspirational presence, and to Mrs. Nerida Kelton FAIP, Vice President – Sustainability & Save Food, World Packaging Association, for sharing global perspectives on packaging waste regulations and sustainable design standards.

We were also enlightened by Ms. Michelle Lee, Chief Sustainability Officer at Singapore Post on balancing sustainability with practicality in packaging solutions.

Key contributors included:
• Ms Evelyn Ong, Centre Director, Food Innovation & Resource Centre, Singapore Polytechnic
• Ms May Sim, Senior Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic

Our sessions were expertly moderated by Mr Matt Kovac, PPP Chairman & CEO, Food Industry Asia (FIA), who led discussions on environmental footprints, technological advancements, and recycling technologies.

Key speakers featured:
• Dr Yuanzhe LI, Client Manager – Sustainability, BSI
• Mr Sze-Heong Ooi, Regional Sales & Business Development Director, Smurfit Westrock
• Mr Amirul Adli, Development Manager, ALBA Singapore

The panel on sustainable packaging innovation, moderated by Mr Clement Teo, Chief Sustainability Officer, Singapore Manufacturing Federation, featured:
• Mr Amirul Adli, ALBA Singapore
• Ms Jannifer N., ExxonMobil Asia Pacific
• Dr Mun Wai Lee, RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre, NTU
• Ms Veronica Hong, Sealed Air Corporation

Closing remarks were led by Ms May Yap May Yap, Chairperson, Packaging Council of Singapore (PCS).

Achieving sustainability requires collaboration, transparency, and honesty across the supply chain. By uniting for a common purpose, we can reduce costs and drive sustainable practices. Let's continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way in reducing packaging waste in e-commerce!

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