His mother said BCRS has become a way for him to learn about recycling, responsibility, and the value of patience.
\n\nAn eight-year-old Singaporean boy with mild autism has collected over 170 bottles, earning around S$17, recycling them at Return Right machines under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS).
\n\nSaif Syafaat started collecting empty bottles as part of a routine that his mother said he genuinely enjoys.
\n\nHis mother, Shikin, 34, told Mothership that the family often buys mineral water by the carton and also collects bottles from their meals at food courts and restaurants.
\n\nShe said Saif learnt about BCRS through his parents and he enjoys the whole process, sometimes singing when he gets more excited.
\n\n"For him, I think there is also a sense of achievement when he sees how many bottles he has managed to collect."
\n\nAccording to Shikin, who is also a mum to three other boys, Saif becomes very interested in things that catch his attention and has always loved collecting things, from action figures to Lego toys.
\n\nEvery time a bottle was about to be thrown away, Saif would ask his mother, "Mama, can I throw this over here?"
\n\nShikin said she has a separate…
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