CUT THE WRAP

CUT THE WRAP

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10 cents doesn’t go far anymore. The value of the refund has dropped to the equivalent of just 6.5 cents in today’s money, and evidence shows return rates will now decline as a result. Meanwhile, wine and spirits bottles are excluded from most state schemes, despite being some of the most resource-intensive to produce.

We’re leaving millions of dollars, and tonnes of material in landfill, when we could be recycling it and putting cash back in people’s pockets.

A simple fix can change that.

10 cents doesn’t go far anymore. The value of the refund has dropped to the equivalent of just 6.5 cents in today’s money, and evidence shows return rates will now decline as a result. Meanwhile, wine and spirits bottles are excluded from most state schemes, despite being some of the most resource-intensive to produce.

We’re leaving millions of dollars, and tonnes of material in landfill, when we could be recycling it and putting cash back in people’s pockets.

A simple fix can change that.

Call for a 20c refund and the inclusion of wine and spirits bottles in every state and territory.

Call for a 20c refund, expand and harmonise all schemes to align with global best practice.  

We are urging governments to:

  • Increase the container refund to 20 cents
  • Include all beverage containers, including wine and spirits bottles
  • Expand the scheme to accept more container types including reusables
  • Introduce tethered bottle tops and ensure they are collected and recycled as part of all schemes  
  • Improve community access to refund drop-off points to increase public participation and container returns
  • Implement strategies to directly address low return rates in problem areas such as away from home, multi dwellings and remote locations

Here’s why it matters:

  • 84% of Australians said they’d return more containers if the refund increased to 20c
  • A 20c refund could boost return rates to 90%, putting more money into the community
  • A 20c refund could result in over 1.3 billion more containers recycled each year, reducing the value of resources lost to landfill by 70.3%
  • Australians have returned over 17 billion containers since 2017, delivering $1.7 billion back to the public
  • Raising the refund could create an 11.6% increase in recycling jobs
  • CDS containers are the cleanest, most valuable recycling stream, key to a circular economy

Now that we have a refund system, the vast majority of people will recoup any extra costs when containers are returned. It’s good for your wallet.

Good for the planet. And good for local communities.

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