Sam Shu Qin, Our Singapore Reefs
Sam Shu Qin, Our Singapore Reefs
5 May 2023
Morning Shot: Old mattresses and washing machines you throw out can end up in our oceans, says marine scientists
As economic activity picks up its pace post COVID-19, Singapore generated more domestic waste last year compared to 2021.
But have you thought about where your waste ends up? For example, the old washing machine that you’re throwing out? Well, that may very well end up in the ocean!
Marine scientist Sam Shu Qin, Co-Founder of Our Singapore Reefs shares her personal experience diving to pick out all that trash from Singapore's sea bed and how they're affecting the marine environment.
This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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