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Recycling

Some dine-in spots will not charge 10-cent container deposit, but hawkers likely to pass it on

Establishments that plan to collect back the beverage containers consumed by their diners are known as “Return Right F&B outlets”.
Establishments that plan to collect back the beverage containers consumed by their diners are known as “Return Right F&B outlets”.

Artist creates ‘Latin American Mona Lisa’ with plastic bottle caps

A mural made with plastic bottle caps by Venezuelan artist Oscar Olivares on an apartment building in the Zacamil neighbourhood in El Salvador.
A mural made with plastic bottle caps by Venezuelan artist Oscar Olivares on an apartment building in the Zacamil neighbourhood in El Salvador.

A horse-picious labour of love brings CNY cheer to Cantonment Close

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CNY decoration at Cantonment Close on Feb 6, 2026.
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CNY decoration at Cantonment Close on Feb 6, 2026.

Forum: Refunds via ez-link one of many digital payment modes

Forum: Linking recycling refunds to ez-link cards feels like a step backwards

NEA will closely monitor beverage prices after container return scheme begins in April: Janil

When the scheme starts on April 1, consumers will drop off used plastic bottles and cans to more than 1,000 reverse vending machines islandwide.
When the scheme starts on April 1, consumers will drop off used plastic bottles and cans to more than 1,000 reverse vending machines islandwide.

Public can use ez-link card to get 10-cent refund when recycling drink bottles, cans from April

About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.
About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.

Seoul goes on waste diet: Reduce output of rubbish, win benefits

Forum: Lessons from past recycling efforts must guide beverage container return scheme

Some drink producers feel the squeeze even with $2.5k grant for container return scheme

Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.
Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.

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