Discussion | Beverage Container Return Scheme BCRS

[oasis79]

just need to reward 20 cents for clean cans/bottles

 

[snapp]

We thank Raymond Lim for his views (Is drink container return scheme a boost for recycling or side-hustle income?, Sept 30).

The Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), also known as Return Right, complements broader recycling efforts by encouraging the public to return empty plastic and metal beverage containers at dedicated return points.

This results in a pure high-value recycling material stream that can be remade into new food-grade packaging.

The early results are encouraging. Between April 1 and Sept 27, more than 48 million beverage containers were returned through the scheme, diverting over 823 tonnes of material from incineration for recycling.

We agree that the scheme should be assessed based on its environmental outcomes and the experience on the ground.

As the scheme is still in its initial stages, the National Environment Agency and BCRS Ltd will continue to monitor recovery and recycling outcomes, operational performance, resource requirements, and feedback from the public and industry.

These insights will help us improve the scheme to make it more effective and convenient over time.

Stephanie Yip
Chief Executive Officer
Beverage Container Return Scheme Ltd

Chan Chin Kai
Group Director, Resource and Sustainability Group
National Environment Agency

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...-beverage-container-return-scheme-encouraging

 

[guile]

The prob is, recycling is nvr in our culture, using a machine doesnt really solve the root prob. Perhaps banning plastic bottles would be better, just get your sweetened carbonated drink from a dispenser at the mart.

i dont think recycling was ever in any society's culture, but they had to start somewhere.

changing ppl's mindset, habits and to implement a culture will always have a rough start

 

[Firstclass1188]

Yes I think it is a resounding success which only BBFAs here think otherwise. Thank the brilliant scholars.

 

[Mixxxy]

It encourages me to buy drinks without bcrs.

 

[BBClone]

It’s encouraging to see so many sinkies needing this 10 cents scheme to get by with side cash

 

[fly1111]

Yes I think it is a resounding success which only BBFAs here think otherwise. Thank the brilliant scholars.

Singapore contribute peanut relative to the emission from other big country
What we contribute does little to nothing to stop climate change
But it’s okay to make ppl pay the price for a scholar to justify his promotion

Actual outcome should be measured by the price sg ppl pay relative to how this project created “additional recycle if any” should BCRS has not been implemented and how this additional actual helps with climate change

Even without the number any logical ppl will know it’s little to nothing

Setting low KPI ownself hit KPI ownself praise ownself
It’s a CSB high daft society loves to hear for decades

When the ship really Sinks I wanna see what csb they will say

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Yes I think it is a resounding success which only BBFAs here think otherwise. Thank the brilliant scholars.

end of the day those working at KPT will bring gunny sacks of these cans to BCRS machines

 

[Can Or Not]

Edmwers sure like this word:

As the scheme is still in its initial stages, the National Environment Agency and BCRS Ltd will continue to monitor…

 

[julio369]

Now let's see what other plastic containers we can implement this 10¢ logo with...

 

[buttbERry]

the smell is bky

 

[buttbERry]

jialat sia this problem

 

[s-ghost]

maybe instead of machines they should replace it by humans checking each can. also can create good jobs for singaporeans.
each can must be wash clean and totally dry.
if inspection fail, will record in singpass.

agree

put one desk below each hdb block, inspector can check physically before refunding 10 cent in coin

 

[Shion]

i suggest to scrap this scheme completely la

 

[Shion]

it encourages me to boycott all bottled n canned drinks

 

[leonaheidern]

it's encouraging me to bring water bottle out everywhere ah

seems to be helping MOH more


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

 

[Firstclass1188]

Singapore contribute peanut relative to the emission from other big country
What we contribute does little to nothing to stop climate change
But it’s okay to make ppl pay the price for a scholar to justify his promotion

Actual outcome should be measured by the price sg ppl pay relative to how this project created “additional recycle if any” should BCRS has not been implemented and how this additional actual helps with climate change

Even without the number any logical ppl will know it’s little to nothing

Setting low KPI ownself hit KPI ownself praise ownself
It’s a CSB high daft society loves to hear for decades

When the ship really Sinks I wanna see what csb they will say

People still queuing to deposit cans so no need to talk so much.

 

[Firstclass1188]

It encourages me to buy drinks without bcrs.

Just don't deposit the can and throw away the 10 cents for others, problem solved.

Why avoid?

 

[arcturuz]

the pollution from the F1 event this weekend alone will probably wipe out 10 yrs' of benefits from this BCRS bollocks

 

[FT PRIDE]

it encourages me to boycott all bottled n canned drinks

How to unless bring your own?