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CNA938 Rewind - From Bottle to Refund, Early Insights into Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme

CNA938 Rewind – From Bottle to Refund, Early Insights into Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme [PODCAST]

By / July 14, 2026

On 1 April 2026, the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) officially started. With more than 1,000 reverse vending machines (RVMs) now stationed in housing estates, supermarkets, and public spaces, the focus has shifted from policy planning to the actual user experience. On 2 April 2026, Rémi Cesaro, Founder and Executive Director of Zero Waste City, was invited on CNA938 Rewind, to discussed with the host, Daniel Martin, the initial days of the scheme’s implementation.

AlterCOP30: Masterclass on the BCRS and Panel Discussion with Remi CESARO

AlterCOP30: Masterclass on the BCRS and Panel Discussion with Remi CESARO

By / October 30, 2025

AlterCOP is now back on its 2nd year. Join our founder and director, Remi CESARO, as he leads a session on Circular Economy, Waste & Resource Management on 11th November and participate in a panel on Human Capital, Transition to a Sustainable Economy on 14th November. AlterCOP30 is a remote alternative to the UN COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and will feature over 180 sessions spread across two weeks.

Mandatory Food Waste Segregation new factsheet

Updated Factsheet – Mandatory Food Waste Segregation, Treatment and Reporting

By / October 29, 2025

Zero Waste City’s updated factsheet outlines Singapore’s Mandatory Food Waste Segregation, Treatment, and Reporting. This regulation applies to new buildings on 8 March 2024, and will apply to existing buildings in 2028. The factsheet provides a summary of the regulation and helps stakeholders understand their obligations.