Discussion | Beverage Container Return Scheme BCRS

[TedBoi]

Only can refund to simplygo card and paylah right?
I only got credit card that I use for transport, cancel paylah long ago.

Die die need to get new ezlink or paylah for this? Currently I collect then refund to kid's school ezlink card.

 

[miko66]

Why at kopitiam I buy bottle from the stall, drink then I can’t return the bottle to the stall to collect back my 10c? Must bring the empty bottle with me until I see a return machine?

Brilliant ideas of scholars no

To educate the public the importance of recycling

 

[richardo-bell]

https://www.facebook.com/RichSng.ST...ne-fr/1132670055944522/?set=a.953729870505209

looks like grace protecting somebody's coffers

 

[lasnoblur]

Take Tian Ma group as an example, businesses like them they rely heavily on imports
from Malaysia.
I just now pass by the outlet in my area, even 4 days later their stocks are still rather empty.

Probably the boss piss off that they cannot import need to buy locally which mean more ex.
Since BCRS kick in, drink prices have went up even Tian Ma no more cheap already.
Well done NEA, I email them already I continue to raise questions with them.

Like some say this BCRS is anti-consumer and anti-business because someone at NEA
copy and paste UK Deposit return scheme.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...scheme-for-drinks-containers-policy-statement

This morning news is even more laughable Malaysia side more and more drinks have the 10 cent label
but cannot recycle here.
What a joke guess the scholar at NEA who submit the NCRS isn't Sinkie else the person
should know most of SG goods come from Malaysia not like UK locally produce.

Whoever this scholar at NEA is, come I give your 2026 appraisal.

To them, they have done a great project!

 

[DragonFire]

It can become a job for jobless people. 100 dollar a day is quite a lot.

walk around hawker center ask people drink finish can give me. Go bin and collect.

also doing a good deed to help environment

it also healthy can walk around and government encourages us to walk. The healthy 365 can collect steps.

it a job creation by Singapore government

Mostly correct. It is better framed as creating alternative income options and pseudo welfare without the need for direct government budget expenditure. It is a masterstroke at population management since the income opportunities are
far better than many welfare programs globally pay out. All from someone else’s trash.

 

[jkohlc2]

cartel
noun [ C ] usually disapproving
uk /kɑːˈtel/ us

ECONOMICS

a group of similar companies who agree prices between them in order to increase profits and limit competition:

operate/form a cartel Supermarkets were accused of operating a cartel on the price of many staple foods.
a banking/oil cartel
a price-fixing/illegal/drugs cartel

https://bcrs.sg/board-scheme-integrity

now you know why they are pushing so hard

 

[jkohlc2]

up for awareness

 

[hoolala]

How many millions will they keep if law really prevents ppl from rummaging the rubbish bin?

 

[DulanMax]

Kick out all foreign competition, huat ah!!

 

[JAson1980]

I know i will by more drinks when i go JB.

 

[jkohlc2]

Kick out all foreign competition, huat ah!!

lots of small volume craft beer sellers uplorry

 

[NoPurposeInLife]

 

[cute_togepi]

I noticed pokka green tea suddenly available in 1L tetra pak again, very long never see 1L tetra pak. On one hand support BCRS, on the other hand, they have non BCRS tetra pak packaging.

 

[jkohlc2]

I noticed pokka green tea suddenly available in 1L tetra pak again, very long never see 1L tetra pak. On one hand support BCRS, on the other hand, they have non BCRS tetra pak packaging.

 

[Lafiel]

is value shop still able to import and sell?

 

[mata_hippo]

The Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) was recommended by a Citizens’ Workgroup in 2019 to reduce waste, increase recycling, and support Singapore’s move towards a circular economy.

https://bcrs.sg/#why_bcrs_was_introduced

which sinkie recommended it? siao lang

 

[carlongerdidu93]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...ers-not-anti-competitive-competition-watchdog

Joint container return scheme by drink producers not anti-competitive: S’pore competition watchdog​

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...supermarkets-coffee-shops-clear-stock-6420961

Retailers race to label or remove unmarked stock as beverage container return scheme’s transition period ends​

Despite offering steep discounts and having a six-month lead time, some retailers say they have struggled to offload non-compliant products in time.

what if new local independent drink want to enter sg market?

 

[dev_stg_prd]

https://bcrs.sg/board-scheme-integrity

now you know why they are pushing so hard

should copy and paste for AI for fact finding..

 

[swiftblade]

Regulatory capture is real in sg…

 

[jkohlc2]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...ers-not-anti-competitive-competition-watchdog

Joint container return scheme by drink producers not anti-competitive: S’pore competition watchdog​

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...supermarkets-coffee-shops-clear-stock-6420961

Retailers race to label or remove unmarked stock as beverage container return scheme’s transition period ends​

Despite offering steep discounts and having a six-month lead time, some retailers say they have struggled to offload non-compliant products in time.

what if new local independent drink want to enter sg market?

need pay protection money, sorry i mean BCRS fee