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Sea World Foundation and Containers for Change Team Up to Protect Our Oceans
Sea World Foundation and Containers for Change have announced an exciting new partnership aimed at tackling ocean pollution and promoting recycling efforts across Queensland.
Cheers to Health and Sustainability: Cairns Hospital Leads the Way
Saving lives while helping save the environment is the goal of a groundbreaking partnership between the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, Containers for Change and Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
How do my containers get processed?
Ever wondered what happens to your containers once you drop them off at your local refund point? Container processors like Cleanaway play an integral part in the success of the container deposit scheme, as well as playing a vital role in the circular economy.
Eight billion containers returned through refund scheme
The Containers for Change scheme has put $800 million back in Queenslanders’ pockets. The scheme has continued to grow from strength to strength. It has taken just six months to reach this latest milestone, after the seven billionth container was returned in September 2023.
Are your plastic containers really recycled?
Since the Containers for Change scheme came to Queensland in 2018, more than 1.6 billion PET drink containers have been returned and recycled into a whole range of new and useful products.
Top 10 Ways to Boost Container Fundraising For Your School
Get your 2024 fundraising off to a great start with the Containers for Change schools program. It’s designed to support container collection in Queensland schools by supplying free bins and collections, bags for students, promotional materials and how-to guides.
NOT PART OF THE CHANGE YET?
It’s easy to get involved and make a difference. Sign up for a member number and start collecting today.