BYO Singapore is a movement under Zero Waste SG, an IPC and NGO leading the drive towards zero waste in Singapore through education and advocacy.
In 2017, the Bring Your Own (BYO) Singapore movement started as a campaign with 430 retail outlets offering incentives to customers who bring their own reusable bags, bottles or containers.
In 4 months, we reduced over 2.5 million pieces of plastic disposables together!
Now, the campaign features retailers, businesses and organisations who are Supporters of BYO Singapore. They encourage the public to bring their own reusable and/or refuse single-use disposables. Their efforts include incentives, disincentives or active public education and engagement.
Support our efforts in raising awareness and empowering the community to BYO:
As of March 2022, we have 1,106 supporting outlets from 143 brands.
Find out who are our loyal supporters below and start to BYO!
Bakery Brera & Fine Foods
BYO container for 30¢ refund per cookie container returned, 50¢ off with minimum $10 purchase.
30¢ charge per disposable box, 10¢ charge per medium/large carrier. For $50 total spend and above, charges will be waived.
Crown Bakery & Cafe
BYO container / bag for 10¢ off total bill.
Keong Saik Bakery
BYO container for 50¢ off with min. purchase of $10.
Maison Kayser Singapore
10¢ charge per carrier bag.
Raintree Bakery & Coffee
BYO cup for 20¢ off each takeaway coffee, BYO container for 10¢ off each bread.
Plastic carrier only given upon request, packaging has handles for loaves so no extra bag needed.
Tiong Bahru Bakery
Straw-free.
Cafe Melba at Goodman Arts Centre
BYO cup and get 50¢ off of your takeaway coffee.
Switched to compostable packaging. Compostable straw available only upon request.
Recycles glass bottles to Arts House tenants for installations.
Cafe Melba at Mediapolis
BYO cup and get 50¢ off of your takeaway coffee.
Switched to compostable packaging. Compostable straw available only upon request.
Recycles glass bottles.
Carrotsticks & Cravings
BYO reusable cup/tumbler/reusable container for $1 off your coffee/meal, at both outlets.
Paper bag provided only when requested, for takeaway.
Eco Harmony
Straw-free, free refill at water dispensers
Customers get 50¢ off when they BYO or 50¢ charge for each biodegradable container used for drinks / set-meals / ala carte item
Huggs Coffee
30¢ off your drink when you BYO
MUJI, Cafe&Meal
20¢ charge per paper bag at all MUJI Retail stores
50% proceeds collected from the purchase of paper shopping bags will be donated to Zero Waste SG. Gradually reviewing materials used for product packaging while working on reduction of plastic material consumption.
Biodegradable straws & takeaway utensils given only upon request at Cafè&Meal MUJI
Nylon Coffee Roasters
BYO cup for 50¢ off any coffee. Straw free. Lids only available on request
Coffee grounds available for composting on request
Coffee jute bags available for upcycling projects/beach clean up on request
Sarnies
10% BYO discount and selling of Frank Green cups
Coffee grounds available for composting upon request, and kombucha is made with used cold brew coffee grounds
Packaging updated with reminders to recycle
STARBUCKS
50¢ off your drink when you BYO tumbler/mug
BYOB or opt for a reusable bag at $2.90 (S) or $3.90 (L)
10¢ charge for disposable paper bags per transaction
Coffee grounds for composting available upon request (Please BYO Containers)
All packaging are made of eco-friendly materials. To-go cutleries given for takeaway orders only upon request.
TANAMERA
Free reusable tote bags with min $40 purchase
Free coffee on any tumbler purchase. 5% off every coffee purchase if you bring your own tumbler
Straws are only given upon request. Switching to biodegradable coffee capsules
The Coffee Academics
30¢ off when you bring your own cup for takeaway coffee.
Enjoy a complimentary takeaway hot classic coffee when bring your own container or reuse our resealable coffee bags to top up your bean supply.
The Kopi-Shop
Free desserts or extra dish for anyone who participates in the BYO programme.
20¢ charge for takeaway boxes to spur change of behaviour.
The Social Space
Use eco-friendly packaging for takeaway/online order
BYO cup/container for 30¢ off. BYO TSS tumbler for 10% off!
Return used glass bottles from our stores for our vendor to reuse.
Birds of Paradise
- Uses bagasse gelato cups made from renewable resources
- Encourages thoughtful & responsible consumption by charging a Green Fee of $0.50 for extra packaging (cup and pint carrier bags) requested, 100% proceeds are directed to ZeroWaste SG
- Boutiques are a collection point for customers to donate clean retail bags for upcycling
Kind Kones
BYO cup / container for 50¢ rebate. 20% zero waste special to reduce food waste. Switched to biodegradable service items. receipts and takeaway packaging only offered upon request, i.e., carriers, ice packs, cutlery.
Mr Bean
BYO cup for 10¢ off total bill. Straw-free at selected locations.
Squeezed!
BYO cup / bottle / straw for $1 off drinks.
Cheers
Encourages customers to skip straws and plastic bags for single item purchase.
Cold Storage
As part of the national initiative, there is a five-cent charge for each disposable carrier bag provided. Alternatively, you can also purchase a Meadows reusable tote bag at only $1.
Don Don Donki
To discourage the use of plastic bags, DON DON DONKI has created several recyclable bags, designed by our very own POP artists. It comes with various materials, sizes and at very affordable prices (from $1.90 onwards) so that shoppers can opt for this sustainable choice and do their part for the environment.
Fairprice
Piloted since 2019, the “No Plastic Bag” trial initiative introduces a plastic bag charge at S$0.10 for plastic bags per transaction at selected Cheers and FairPrice Xpress stores, and $0.20 per transaction at other participating FairPrice stores.
This initiative has been extended until 12 November 2021. For full list of participating stores click here.
Glow by SuperNature
BYO cup / bottle / container for 50¢ off total bill.
Jasons
As part of the national initiative, there is a five-cent charge for each disposable carrier bag provided. Alternatively, you can also purchase a Meadows reusable tote bag at only $1.
CS Fresh
As part of the national initiative, there is a five-cent charge for each disposable carrier bag provided. Alternatively, you can also purchase a Meadows reusable tote bag at only $1.
The Meat Club
Uses reusable chiller bags for their deliveries that members can return for recycling.
25 Degrees
In an effort to support greener and more eco-conscious living, 25 Degrees is offering a 20% discount on takeaway orders when guests bring their own containers. This encourages the reduction of disposable packaging, making your meal more environmentally-friendly! Who says burgers can’t be guilt-free?
Back to Basic Living
15% OFF for anyone who BYO container for takeaway or shopping.
Free cup of coffee for anyone who dropped their glass/plastic materials at our up-cycling rack.
Bochinche
Straw-free.
Extra Virgin Pizza
Straw-free.
Guzman Y Gomez
Banned plastic straws, uses bagasse for all packaging.
Plastic bags available only upon request, charges to be implemented in the future.
Use of cornstarch / biodegradable tableware.
Kimly
BYO container for 20¢ off each Zichar dish.
Kimly Dimsum, Kimly Mixed Vegetable Rice and Kimly Teochew Porridge is also part of the BYOC initiative. Available at all 29 outlets.
Kraftwich
BYO cup for 50¢ off drinks.
10¢ charge for plastic bags, available only upon request.
Removed lids for cold drinks and plastic straws given out on request till stock depletes. Sells reusable items.
Lean & Green
BYO container to get $1 off your salad bowl.
Compostable straw available only upon request.
Switched to compostable packaging.
Recycles glass bottles.
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
Compostable straw available only upon request.
Switched to compostable packaging.
Recycles beer and spirit glass bottles
NamNam
Straw-free.
NamNamGo!
Straw-free.
Open Farm Community
Straw-free.
Pastamania
BYO cup for 50¢ off drinks.
Plastic bags given only upon request. Lids removed for cold drinks and plastic straws given out on request till stock depletes.
Poke Theory
BYO container for free $1 Premium Topping on Poke Bowl (except lime avocado), or free drizzle/topping on Acai Bowl.
Saladstop
BYO container or order a plant-based meal for a free standard topping. BYO cup for 80¢ off smoothies or hot beverages. Free coconut water when you log 10 x BYO in our Loyalty & Rewards programme. 10¢ charge for a paper bag, sale proceed go to WWF. Borrow tree instore to ‘borrow’ a bag for takeaway. ‘Return’ or donate used bags to the tree for others to ‘borrow’.
SMOL
Teppei Syokudo
- Proactively asking customers if they require disposable utensils
- Since December 2020, works with barePack to launch reusable food packaging
The Butcher’s Wife
Straw-free.
The Exchange
Compostable straw available only upon request.
Switched to compostable packaging.
BYO cup to get 50¢ off your take away beverages.
The Lokal
BYO cup / bottle / container for $1 off total bill.
The Rabbit Hole
BYO container for 2 free salad toppings.
THE SAPLING RESTAURANT
BYO container for 10% off all Main Courses from the takeaway menu. We provide biodegradable wooden disposable cutlery for takeaway. 30¢ charge for paper bags. Check out our plastic-free retail counter for to-go breads and pastries.
Tippling Club
Straw-free.
Toast Box
BYO cup for 10¢ off, T&Cs apply.
Wheat Baumkuchen
BYO container for free topping worth $1.
Bamboo Straws Worldwide
An earth-minded lifestyle store focussed on a conscious way of living.
Books Actually
Option to opt out of unnecessary packaging when shopping at online store.
BYKURAHOME
BYKURAHOME is a fast-growing multi-label retailer based in Singapore, who is on a mission to end disposable culture, one habit at a time. We believe in building a sustainable future by empowering you with sustainable and aesthetic alternatives that deliver a better experience.
CLOVERSOFT
As Singapore’s leading and effective eco-friendly household brand, Cloversoft prides itself on its bamboo-based products such as toilet papers and wet wipes. This reduces waste as bamboo is way more sustainable and efficient compared to tree pulps. Cloversoft is here to elevate your well-being & home while providing unique choices of quality, safe, sustainable & modern products. Love the multi-sensorial experience when you pick up any Cloversoft product.
Crane
Crane and Crane Living reuse shopping bags and packaging material such as bubble wrap for all retail, collected from the community. Welcome to return or donate them for Crane to reuse. Reusable glasses are provided for members at our water dispenser. Crane supports green efforts by members and partners such as Bollywood Adventures/ Earth Shop, Canvas & Weaves, Cloop Fashion Swap! and Books & Beer as part of Crane‘s happening line up.
Eco Harmony
Reuses donated / recycled paper bags on request.
Reuses bubble wraps, newspaper etc for packaging of glass, frozen items.
For the Love of Laundry
Replace disposable plastic covers with a reusable FTLOL garment bag at $5 each, which fits up to 6-8 items
H&M
To encourage customers to bring their own reusable bag, H&M Singapore charges 10¢ for its paper shopping bags since 2019. All paper bag sales proceeds are donated to Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) to support underprivileged women in Singapore. To further eliminate unnecessary plastic, the outer polybag packaging from H&M online orders are replaced by FSC-certified paper packaging. This is another step in H&M’s circular packaging strategy, with the aim of reducing, reusing, recycling packaging by 2025 and making use of packaging materials that are from recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030.
Herbal Pharm
Herbal Pharm implemented bag charges in November 2021. We offer $1 off to customers who bring their own bag. We have also switched 100% of our single-use plastic product bottles to recyclable materials, and further incentivise customers to bring back recyclable bottles/cans for recycling through gift vouchers.
KEVIN.MURPHY
All packaging made from recycled ocean waste plastic.
Books Kinokuniya
30¢ charge per transaction for the use of biodegradable plastic bag at our retail stores in Singapore since 1 January 2021.
Eco bags are also available for purchase online and across all stores.
Lush
Since Feb 1 2021, Lush Singapore has been charging customers 10¢ per paper bag. That is collated and sent to an organisation monthly. Lush also goes packaging free with items such as soap bars and promotes recycling in-store.
Mr Bucket Chocolaterie
10% off purchases with BYO cup or container.
MUJI, Cafe&Meal
20¢ charge per paper bag at all MUJI Retail stores. 50% proceeds collected from the purchase of paper shopping bags will be donated to Zero Waste SG. Gradually reviewing materials used for product packaging while working on reduction of plastic material consumption.
Biodegradable straws & takeaway utensils given only upon request at Cafè&Meal MUJI.
My Naked Bar
Founded by a local mummy to save a better planet for our children. Advocates less single use shower gel bottles by swapping to package free handcrafted vegan soap bars delivered in up-cycled milk cartons contributed by the community.
Pet Lovers Centre
10¢ charge for each biodegradable plastic bag, regardless of size. Recycles carton boxes for delivery and changed product packaging to become more environmentally friendly. Using LED lights in workspaces.
Pure Tincture Organic Beauty
Online orders are packed in recycled packaging from Zero Waste Packaging Initiative. Customers are encouraged to opt for self-collection for online orders. We provide only e-receipts to customers. We do not provide paper bags in stores, customers are encouraged to bring their own bag. All of the brands we carry in our stores use recyclable packaging for their products.
Stasher
A reusable silicone storage bag that’s better for you and the planet
Sttoke
World’s first shatterproof ceramic reusable cup – spill-proof lid, double wall insulation.
Superlative Foods
Superlative Foods is an organic food manufacturer in Singapore. In 2019, Superlative Foods partnered with FairPrice to bring zero-waste grocery store FILL GOOD to two Xtra stores at Vivocity and Parkway Parade. Customers shopping at FILL GOOD stores can use 100% compostable paper bags or bring their own containers.
T2 Tea
$1 charge for retail bags.
As a B-Corp certified company, their bags are 100% recyclable, made from uncoated paper without any plastic lamination.
The Better Toy Store
50¢ off total bill with a minimum of $50 spent.
The Body Shop
10¢ charge for bags.
Read about their Kick The Bag Campaign.
Refill station is now available at Ion Orchard and Plaza Singapura (Coming soon). Purchase an aluminium bottle at $6 to refill.
The Green Collective
Singapore’s first collective retail brand of locally grown eco friendly brands.
The Social Space
Use eco-friendly packaging for takeaway/online order
BYO cup/container for 30¢ off. BYO TSS tumbler for 10% off!
Return used glass bottles from our stores for our vendor to reuse.
The Willow Label
Bring your own bag to enjoy 10¢ off your purchase.
Ubu Swimwear
Swimwear made from ECONYL® regenerated yarn. Uses compostable mailers and customers have the option to select reusing packaging at checkout. GUPPYFRIEND™ Washing Bag available at ubuswimwear.com to help reduce microfiber pollution from washing synthetic clothing.
UNIQLO
UNIQLO has phased out plastic shopping bags in all its 29 retail stores since 2nd March 2020 and introduced FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper shopping bags. To encourage BYO and the use of reusable bags, these paper bags are charged S$0.10 per piece. Eco bags are also available for purchase online and across all stores. Find out more here.
Unpackt
Customers are encouraged to BYO; cardboard boxes available if customers do not have a shopping bags.
Paper bags are charged at 10 cents each.
Receipts are emailed upon request and not printed by default.
Online delivery- items are delivered in milkman system where containers are collected back during the subsequent deliveries and deliveries are scheduled by zones to reduce carbon emissions
Woods in the Books
Since Earth Day 2019, we implemented a $1 charge for new paper bags. We accept used paper bags in clean and good condition at our brick-and-mortar stores – Woods in the Books or Books Ahoy! where we’ll put them to good use as an alternative to new paper bags.
Your Sustainable Store
A Singapore-based online store created to make a wide range of curated, stylish and affordable sustainable products easily available.
Yue Hwa Chinese Products
5 cents per transaction for plastic bags. All proceeds will be donated to Zero Waste SG.
Zhai Eco Collection
Sustainable, vegan, natural fibres, environmentally and socially conscious apparels and accessories that do good for the Earth while keeping you comfortable, practical and stylish.
Accor Group
Largest hotel operator in Singapore with 15 hotels to date.
Straw-free.
Crane
Crane and Crane Living reuse shopping bags and packaging material such as bubble wrap for all retail, collected from the community. Welcome to return or donate them for Crane to reuse. Reusable glasses are provided for members at our water dispenser. Crane supports green efforts by members and partners such as Bollywood Adventures/ Earth Shop, Canvas & Weaves, Cloop Fashion Swap! and Books & Beer as part of Crane‘s happening line up.
Cloop
A fashion conscious collective with a mission to close the fashion loop in Singapore by collecting, curating and circulating good fashion pieces through Fashion Swap! pop up and Open Wardrobe – Singapore’s first communal walk-in wardrobe operating based on a trust system. Swappers/Shoppers bring their own shopping bags. Part of the Fashion Swap! proceeds goes to a meaning cause. Part of the Open Wardrobe proceeds goes to Zero Waste SG. Follow @cloop.sg IG for updates.
DabaoRight
DabaoRight is a movement encouraging Bring-Your-Own (BYO) behaviour in Singapore. The DabaoRight website shows you food places which accept, and even reward you, when you bring and use your own container, cup, utensils or bag!
Eco-Business
An independent media and business intelligence company established in 2009 dedicated to publishing trusted news and views on business and policy developments around the world with a sustainability and ESG-focused lens. Our platform features more than a decade-long archive of information on sustainable development issues in the region and globally.
Elkay
Elkay EZH2O Bottle Filling Station reduces consumer usage of single-use plastic bottles. Its Green Ticker displays how many plastic bottles have avoided landfills. Since 2010, EZH20 have saved approximately 7 billion plastic water bottles from landfills.
Grand Hyatt
Straw-free.
Green is the New Black
Your guide to discover the most conscious brands, events, experiences and people around Asia, and beyond, so that you can take back control of your choices and connect deeper with yourselves, others and mother nature.
Imagine+
On a journey to be more environmentally conscious as we figure out how to minimise waste in a way that makes sense for mass events.
LepakSG
Organises offline activities to raise action and awareness about the various environmental issues.
Masjid Maarof
Masjid Maarof is always on the lookout for awesome ways to contribute towards a Clean & Green Singapore! To encourage its congregants towards the habit of bringing their own reusables, the mosque runs an evergreen #bringyourowncup campaign to reduce the usage of disposable cups at the mosque. Masjid Maarof recently launched a #bringyourownbag campaign to encourage congregants to bring their own shoebag to keep their shoes/slippers instead of using disposable plastic bags when they come to the mosque for congregational prayer. Learn more via Facebook and Instagram.
One Less Straw
A campaign that strives to educate the public about the dangers of single use plastic straws, its effects on our health, environment and oceans.
Our Singapore Reefs
Promotes awareness about Singapore’s marine biodiversity.
Empowers the public with means to conserve and protect Singapore’s reefs by provide a platform for academics, businesses, NGOs and agencies to work together.
RICOH
Eco Action Day is a national public awareness campaign organised by Ricoh since 2007, in partnership with key NGO, government, and private sector partners in Singapore. It is held on 5 June every year, to commemorate the United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day.
Singapore Island Country Club
SICC’s employee canteen has also stopped providing single-use bento boxes and cutleries to employees when they do takeaway meals. Employees are also provided with reusable water bottles, foldable bags, and bento boxes with cutleries to encourage good BYO practices.
Singapore Pools
Replaced disposables cups in office and provided reusable mugs.
Singapore Youth for Climate Action
A community of young Singapore residents who come together with a common goal: to take climate action.
Straw Free Singapore
A youth-driven campaign to reduce the number of disposable plastic straws used in Singapore.
Straw Wars Singapore
Suntec Singapore
Straw-free.
The Thread Theory
Practices BYO for take-outs, recycling in the office.
Minimises packaging waste, i.e. no Return Forms.
90-95% successful take-up to BYOB at their recent warehouse sale event
Tingkat Heroes
Committed to a more sustainable Singapore.
Ubisoft Singapore
Champions in entertainment and eco-certification empower all employees across the floor to reduce their carbon footprints at work, play and home. Its own environmental taskforce runs programs that encourage all staff to reduce the use of plastic disposables, such as plastic cutlery or bags. It also utilises recycling bins, renewable energy, and the implementation of studio-wide energy reductions.
Unilever
Provides reusable containers for employees when they do lunch takeaways. Restaurants in the vicinity support by providing a discount when employees pack lunches in a reusable container. Staff shop within the office premises do not provide plastic bags and only sells reusable bags. In-house cafeteria only uses ceramic mugs for beverages (no plastic straws) and metal spoons for consuming ice-creams. Champions across each office floor advocate for reduction of single-use plastics amongst colleagues and friends. Office waste generation and recycling rates are tracked and published internally monthly.
Mandai Wildlife Group
Mandai Wildlife Group embraces sustainable best practices to reduce our impact on the environment. We provide free water refill stations to encourage guests and staff to BYO. We do not provide single-use fossil-based plastic bags, food containers, cups and cutleries and offer them only on demand. Sales of reusable BYO options like recycled polypropylene (RPP) carrier bag and water bottles can be found in our Retail stores. We also actively educate guests and staff to empower them to take action to protect wildlife and live sustainably.
Youth Corps Singapore
Encourages staff to BYO their own utensils and containers for meals and drinks.
Centre For A Responsible Future
Promoting plant-based diets for a greener, healthier and a more compassionate world.
Eco Harmony
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We aim to raise awareness that the ways we live can boost our health and the sustainability of our planet at the same time. We hope to encourage everyone in the community to adopt a green and healthy lifestyle through the arrays of wellness services provided at Eco Harmony.
evntACT
Follows the international standard for event sustainability to reduce the negative impact of events on the environment and create a positive impact on people.
Just Dabao
Muuse
Muuse, also known as The Future of Multiple Use, is an app to eliminate single-use waste in the F&B industry by empowering reuse. You can now borrow and return eco-stylish reusable cups and food boxes to and from 80+ outlets across Singapore.
Designed and Sourced Sustainably: geared to make a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of women and children in Asia, by creating quality products that produce livelihood, education and environmentally conscious sustainable practices within these communities. Reinventing Style, Reviving Nature.
Seastainable Co.
Supports marine conservation in Singapore and the Philippines.
susGain
Lifestyle app for sustainable living in Singapore.
Get cashback rewards at businesses that care and collect points for green habits.
The Fashion Pulpit
Singapore’s first open space for swapping, upcycling, tailoring and learning fashion tricks. Only uses reusable bags from swappers. Donated paper and tote bags are available for swappers who forgot to bring their own.
The Final Straw
Works with Singaporean cafes and bars to reduce plastic waste by providing sustainable alternatives to plastic straws.
The Social Space
Use eco-friendly packaging for takeaway/online order
BYO cup/container for 30¢ off. BYO TSS tumbler for 10% off!
Return used glass bottles from our stores for our vendor to reuse.
The Sustainability Project
Sustainable living made easy.
As a registered social enterprise with RAISE, we conduct learning journeys, talks & workshops for educational institutions at a nominal fee.