“Why are you doing this?” – TakeBag Reflection from KGS Co-Founder

Someone asked me two weeks ago: “Why are you doing this?”

(They were referring to TakeBag.)

And honestly, he’s right — we didn’t have to do this.

The birth of TakeBag came from noticing a few simple but frustrating pain points in how e-waste recycling is done today.

Most of us have 3–4 unused, data-bearing devices lying somewhere at home. But when we finally decide to dispose of them, two questions often stop us:

Assurance – “How do I know my data is handled safely?”

Accessibility – “It’s too far.”

So, we decided to rethink what recycling could feel like — to go beyond the traditional drop-off experience and make it personal, convenient, and trustworthy.

With TakeBag, we address both pain points head-on:

• ■Assurance: Every device collected is processed securely, and an email confirmation is sent once it is recycled — giving peace of mind that your sensitive data is properly destroyed.
• ■Accessibility: Through our partnership with Pick! Network, residents can now find a drop-off point within five minutes of most public housing estates, making recycling easier than ever.

To us, TakeBag isn’t just a campaign — it’s a movement.

A movement that says things can change if we care enough to act.

We’ve just rolled out TakeBag across the Tanjong Pagar–Tiong Bahru constituency, and I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Foo Ce Xiang, Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar–Tiong Bahru, for his support in our efforts to improve e-waste recycling rates.

This is just the beginning. We’re committed to doing better each time 💪

👉 Join the TakeBag movement and be part of Singapore’s journey towards a more sustainable future.