​In Singapore, where trash becomes ash, plastics are still a problem

The Edge Markets (Malaysia)

As countries around Southeast Asia struggle to cope with growing piles of plastic and other waste on land and in their waters, Singapore is one country in the region that appears to have things figured out. Asst Prof Sonny Ben Rosenthal, an academic who specialises in environmental issues at NTU Singapore, said, "There is no rubbish piling up in the streets, so Singaporeans don't perceive a waste problem or feel personally responsible to reduce waste."