I WAS saddened to read of the littering at Gardens by the Bay during the Laneway music festival ("PM reacts to meadow of trash that music fans left behind"; Thursday).
So far, the authorities have tackled littering through public education and enforcement action.
Education can change people's attitudes, but rigorous enforcement and steep penalties are also necessary.
Given the rampant littering at the music festival, I am surprised there has not been any reported enforcement action by National Environment Agency (NEA) officers.
I suggest that the NEA deploy enforcement officers to mingle in the crowd at such large-scale events, to nab litterbugs.
The organisers could also remind the crowd to dispose of their litter in the bins, as well as warn them about the presence of enforcement officers.
A litter-free Singapore does not happen by chance; it requires the continual collective effort of all stakeholders.
Tham Tuck Meng
So far, the authorities have tackled littering through public education and enforcement action.
Education can change people's attitudes, but rigorous enforcement and steep penalties are also necessary.
Given the rampant littering at the music festival, I am surprised there has not been any reported enforcement action by National Environment Agency (NEA) officers.
I suggest that the NEA deploy enforcement officers to mingle in the crowd at such large-scale events, to nab litterbugs.
The organisers could also remind the crowd to dispose of their litter in the bins, as well as warn them about the presence of enforcement officers.
A litter-free Singapore does not happen by chance; it requires the continual collective effort of all stakeholders.
Tham Tuck Meng
