Discussion | Beverage Container Return Scheme

[Joseph12]

This one like cannot accept

Can try
Maybe can work

 

[pohu]

Can try
Maybe can work

Bought another JJ Liangteh and saw a different icon

 

[Joseph12]

Bought another JJ Liangteh and saw a different icon

No harm try both for fun

 

[Ethan_]

This one like cannot accept

Think no 'SG' logo like cannot use for the machine.

If really want to encourage recycling should allow for all cans and bottles. Many got indication its recyclable. But not specifically with the 'SG' logo.

 

[guile]

https://www.tomra.com/reverse-vending/media-center/feature-articles/germany-deposit-return-scheme

Germany has been doing it for 20 years...and other EU countries are doing it as well. And their refund is costlier compared to our 10cents.

Those who complain about it probably didn't live long enough overseas to experience the depth of how their recycling programs are in those countries. We are still considered quite backwards because of our 3rd world mindset and selfish mentality combined with the 3rd world mentality of the residents that come from around the SEA region which somehow we are proud of having.

SG only started and we are the 1st in Asia to do it...will take a while before it becomes a culture. Its just not an Asian thing to recycle who prefer to dump all the trash together and see it disappear in the landfills/incinerator.

https://share.google/aimode/iYyKdKu1LZI8qyXa5

 

[pohu]

Think no 'SG' logo like cannot use for the machine.

If really want to encourage recycling should allow for all cans and bottles. Many got indication its recyclable. But not specifically with the 'SG' logo.

No wonder lah, thought the "10cts" on the can also can accept by the machine

 

[Ethan_]

No wonder lah, thought the "10cts" on the can also can accept by the machine

Abit misleading. They are recyclable. Wonder which other place is that just nice same 10cts return.

 

[byfun]

https://www.tomra.com/reverse-vending/media-center/feature-articles/germany-deposit-return-scheme

Germany has been doing it for 20 years...and other EU countries are doing it as well. And their refund is costlier compared to our 10cents.

Those who complain about it probably didn't live long enough overseas to experience the depth of how their recycling programs are in those countries. We are still considered quite backwards because of our 3rd world mindset and selfish mentality combined with the 3rd world mentality of the residents that come from around the SEA region which somehow we are proud of having.

SG only started and we are the 1st in Asia to do it...will take a while before it becomes a culture. Its just not an Asian thing to recycle who prefer to dump all the trash together and see it disappear in the landfills/incinerator.

https://share.google/aimode/iYyKdKu1LZI8qyXa5

How come no complain cars in germany selling so cheap and use so much petrol ... green meh ? Sell $300k sgd and force ppl to take public transport ma... This also green.

 

[deemax]

Play dirty sia. Paste a sticker with the bcrs logo but no barcode on it. That's why rejected by machine.

 

[Ethan_]

Play dirty sia. Paste a sticker with the bcrs logo but no barcode on it. That's why rejected by machine.

Can report see what happen.

 

[Vincentlow82]

This company going to be in trouble for pasting this sticker.

Vijayam Biz Solutions Pte. Ltd. 10 Ubi Crescent, #06-64, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408564

 

[snapp]

I understand that the intention of the Beverage Container Return Scheme is to encourage recycling and reduce waste. It would be useful, however, to communicate more clearly to the public how success will be measured.

Consumers now need to pay a 10-cent deposit and then take steps to recover it. Some may therefore feel that they are paying first to take part in a recycling system.

I also wonder whether the overall environmental and operating costs have been fully considered. Reverse vending machines require investment, space, electricity, maintenance, cleaning and manpower to clear the collected containers. Are there simpler or more cost-effective alternatives?

There are also some practical issues. Some consumers wash their empty bottles and cans before storing them for return, which uses additional water. Others do not wash them, resulting in leftover drinks leaking from plastic bags and creating hygiene problems.

The scheme has also created new behaviours. Some coffee shops and foodcourt operators collect customers’ empty containers and redeem the deposits. Other individuals, both locals and foreigners, have started collecting bottles and cans as a way of earning some additional pocket money.

While there is nothing wrong with this, it raises an interesting question: Is the scheme mainly encouraging recycling, or has it unintentionally created a new informal collection economy?

I have even observed minor disagreements among friends when one person collects all the empty cans for the 10-cent refunds, although the drinks were paid for by someone else at the table. It may sound trivial, but it shows how a small deposit can affect everyday behaviour.

It would also be useful for the public to know whether the scheme has resulted in a meaningful increase in recycling rates, and whether the environmental benefits outweigh the additional infrastructure and operating resources required.

I support efforts to improve recycling in Singapore. My hope is simply that the authorities will review the ground experience, environmental costs and public feedback, and consider whether the present system can be made simpler, cleaner and more convenient for everyone.

Raymond Lim

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...e-a-boost-for-recycling-or-side-hustle-income

 

[buttbERry]

seems like many do it as side hustle

 

[Acetone]

I understand that the intention of the Beverage Container Return Scheme is to encourage recycling and reduce waste. It would be useful, however, to communicate more clearly to the public how success will be measured.

Consumers now need to pay a 10-cent deposit and then take steps to recover it. Some may therefore feel that they are paying first to take part in a recycling system.

I also wonder whether the overall environmental and operating costs have been fully considered. Reverse vending machines require investment, space, electricity, maintenance, cleaning and manpower to clear the collected containers. Are there simpler or more cost-effective alternatives?

There are also some practical issues. Some consumers wash their empty bottles and cans before storing them for return, which uses additional water. Others do not wash them, resulting in leftover drinks leaking from plastic bags and creating hygiene problems.

The scheme has also created new behaviours. Some coffee shops and foodcourt operators collect customers’ empty containers and redeem the deposits. Other individuals, both locals and foreigners, have started collecting bottles and cans as a way of earning some additional pocket money.

While there is nothing wrong with this, it raises an interesting question: Is the scheme mainly encouraging recycling, or has it unintentionally created a new informal collection economy?

I have even observed minor disagreements among friends when one person collects all the empty cans for the 10-cent refunds, although the drinks were paid for by someone else at the table. It may sound trivial, but it shows how a small deposit can affect everyday behaviour.

It would also be useful for the public to know whether the scheme has resulted in a meaningful increase in recycling rates, and whether the environmental benefits outweigh the additional infrastructure and operating resources required.

I support efforts to improve recycling in Singapore. My hope is simply that the authorities will review the ground experience, environmental costs and public feedback, and consider whether the present system can be made simpler, cleaner and more convenient for everyone.

Raymond Lim

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...e-a-boost-for-recycling-or-side-hustle-income

It’s a scheme to distribute wealth from the rich to the poor

 

[pohw0008]

Those people buying drinks from the hawker or supermarket don't deposit themselves?? That's the only place you can find empty one ba..

 

[tauntme]

Not requiring food court and hawker to collect and refund the 10 cents is damn stupid..

 

[Heriophant]

BCRS will cover my transport fee hike. Huat ah