5.5 million drink containers recycled under beverage container return scheme since Apr 1

Singapore collected 5.5 million drink containers under the Beverage Container Return Scheme since Apr 1. Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary said, "We expect this number to grow as more BCRS-labelled products enter the market." People get a S$0.10 refund for returning plastic or metal bottles at special vending machines.