Tag: Container Deposit Scheme
APCO report highlights progress and challenges in Australia’s packaging recycling goals
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, presenting a detailed overview of the nation's progress toward achieving a circular economy for packaging.
Visy opens $50M upgraded glass recycling facility in Victoria
Victoria is now home to Visy’s newly upgraded glass recycling facility in Laverton, which will process up to 200,000 tonnes of glass each year, including bottles and glass recycled from the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme celebrates 100 million returns, $10M in refunds
Residents of Victoria have demonstrated their strong backing for the Container Deposit Scheme, marking a significant milestone with over 100 million containers returned and a collective refund exceeding $10 million in just two months.
Remondis scales operations in Western Australia, creates new jobs
Remondis Australia, a leading recycling, service, and water company, is expanding its involvement in Western Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme, dubbed Containers for Change, as part of a recent tender.
Tetra Pak commends Victoria’s newly launched Container Deposit Scheme
Global packaging solutions giant Tetra Pak welcomed the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme today, an initiative aimed at enhancing recycling outcomes, reducing waste, and empowering Victorians to contribute towards Australia’s circular economy.
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme launched to curb litter, boost incomes
The Victorian Government has unveiled the Container Deposit Scheme, known as CDS Vic, which aims to significantly decrease litter throughout the state and return funds to the people of Victoria.
Victoria’s new container deposit scheme to create more than 600 jobs
Over 600 new Victorian jobs are set to be created through the state government’s new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), which is expected to halve the state’s litter when it launches this November.
Victoria announces new container deposit scheme to boost recycling sector
The Victorian government is set to implement the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) on 1 November as part of its landmark reforms for the state’s waste and recycling sector.