Beverage container return scheme: Will 10 cents change how we recycle?
From Deep Dive by CNA
March 31, 2026 · 27 min · Season 7 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode discusses Singapore's beverage container return scheme and its potential impact on recycling habits.
With Singapore's beverage container return scheme (BCRS) now underway, the next few months will test how well consumers, retailers and producers adapt to the new refundable deposit system. Will a 10-cent refund be enough to change recycling habits, or will convenience and confusion get in the way? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Stephanie Yip, chief executive officer of scheme operator BCRS Ltd, and Lionel Dorai, executive director of ZeroWaste SG, to unpack the mechanics of the scheme and how it could foster a broader culture of waste awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Steven Chia, Tiffany Ang
Guests: Stephanie Yip, Lionel Dorai
Topics covered
- recycling
- beverage container return scheme
- waste awareness
- consumer behavior
- environmental policy
Keywords
- beverage container return scheme
- recycling habits
- 10-cent refund
- waste awareness
- consumer adaptation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BCRS Ltd, ZeroWaste SG
Places: Singapore
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