For over 30 years South Australia has had a highly successful container refund scheme for recyclable containers (cans & bottles). You would have seen the text on your drinks “10c refund on deposit in SA”. This has vastly increased the level of recycling in SA, created money for community groups and additional jobs. Seems like […]
For over 30 years South Australia has had a highly successful container refund scheme for recyclable containers (cans & bottles). You would have seen the text on your drinks “10c refund on deposit in SA”. This has vastly increased the level of recycling in SA, created money for community groups and additional jobs. Seems like a ‘no brainer’ that WA should do the same!? However, lobbying from beverage companies and their representatives has stalled and delayed action. The Northern Territory has just joined SA, and TT Guildford supports WA being next!
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Campaign Details
Group Leading this Campaign:
Transition Town Guildford
Main Issue of the Campaign: Other
Campaign Ran From: 2012 to 2013
Geographic Range of Activity: Local
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