NSW Container deposit law passes – but we can do better
The Baird government’s signature environment protection policy – the container deposits scheme (CDS) – risks failing consumers on day 1, because the legislation did not establish sufficient convenient sites to collect drink containers and give refunds.
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Cash For Containers being debated in NSW Parliament
Today the NSW Container Deposit Legislation is being debated in the Parliament upper house – the final stage before it becomes law. In his speech, NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman proudly announced the government is on track to deliver a ‘cost-effective, best practice container deposit scheme' in accordance with Premier Baird’s promise - but it’s not.
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NSW CDS Survey Results - The features you want
Convenience and information, is it really that difficult?
Big Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths have decided not to provide space for convenient container redemption.
We recently conducted a survey asking you what you thought of the current NSW CDS draft. You told us that you want convenience and agreed that retailers should provide space and information for redeeming your containers.
With the finish line in sight, let these supermarket giants know that you will feel robbed if you cannot redeem your containers while on a shopping trip!
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Read moreDon't let Coles and Woolies rob you!
Are Coles and Woolworths the new opponents of what the community wants? These major supermarkets are refusing to join Cash for Containers by not providing space within their carparks to allow for consumer refunds. Just when we thought the fight was finally over!
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NSW CDS - WORLD'S BEST PRACTICE?
Premier Mike Baird promised to give NSW the world's best practice Container Deposit Scheme, instead the EPA has proposed a system that will be one of the worst. . . if not fixed
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Bioplastics: Environmentally Friendly?
Leisha Duncan from Boomerang Alliance interviewed Dave West on biodegradable plastic. Is it fact, or fiction?
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Threat of Marine Plastic to the Environment
Deadly - The environmental, economic and health threats of plastic in the marine environment.
RECAST: Catalyst ABC TV - Plastic Oceans
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