Littering still a problem in Singapore, data shows

Since January 2022, over 100,000 pieces of litter have been picked up in places such as parks and residential areas in Singapore. ST PHOTO: DIOS VINCOY JR
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SINGAPORE - Singapore may have a reputation as a clean city, but data from a mobile app that tracks cleanups shows that this is not because people here do not litter.

Known as Stridy, the free app allows people to document the types of litter they pick up as they "stride" - or pick up trash during walks, jogs or runs.

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