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Migrant workers' recycling machine use sparks debate in Singapore

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Two migrant workers in Singapore have sparked a debate after being filmed using a recycling machine to return beverage containers. The incident, which occurred at a Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) machine, drew criticism online for potentially delaying others and for collecting small refunds. Their employer later issued a clarification regarding their actions. AI

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Migrant workers' recycling machine use sparks debate in Singapore

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Can or not? 2 migrant workers in Singapore using recycling machine sparks debate

    The refund is small – 10 Singapore cents (8 US cents) per bottle – for each return under Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS). But the uproar is big. Since BCRS reverse vending machines became fully operational on October 1, Singapore’s social media has been floode…

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