Working together to create a circular economy
We recently chatted to Closed Loop – a circular economy specialist – about the many ways they give waste a …
Tackling local litter, one bottle at a time
Kirsty Young and her husband Wayne Corbin have recycled a remarkable 7,589 bottles and cans with the ACT Container Deposit …
Two-years of recycling success for the ACT Container Deposit Scheme
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) has celebrated its second birthday with big wins for the environment and the …
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National Zoo volunteer recycles 170,000 containers for wildlife
Retired nurse and National Zoo and Aquarium volunteer, Sue Fallon, has helped recycle 170,000 bottles and cans through the ACT …
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New Container Deposit Scheme depot opens in Mitchell
The new ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Cash-back Depot at Mitchell is now open, making it faster and easier to …
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Give A Can – a new recycling initiative nourishing the ACT community
OzHarvest Canberra and The Green Shed have combined forces to create Give A Can, a new recycling initiative that’s nourishing the ACT community …
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Angus Sealy is recycling bottles to fund his way to Indonesia
Angus Sealy is an enterprising young man who cares for the environment. And he’s on a mission. He was recently …
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Sharing Places started small, but is driving a grand recycling effort
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme has been running for less than a year but is growing, in both participation and …
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Crowne Plaza Canberra doing good by recycling bottles and donating to charity
Crowne Plaza Canberra welcomes a high number of guests – and with high numbers of interstate and international visitors comes …
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Cans in Crates, James’ young entrepreneurial spirit
There is an entrepreneurial spirit in the heart of the ACT’s community – and it is a young spirit to …
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ACT CDS has arrived in Dundas Court, Phillip!
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme is going from strength to strength, with the recent opening of a new bulk depot in …
Harrison School making a big impact!
For the last few months students at Harrison School have been incorporating what they’ve been learning in business studies and …
The Canberra Community Supports Vinnies through Container Collection
Students at Daramalan College are putting their rubbish to good use. They, along with the Mantra Macarthur Hotel, Crowne Plaza …
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Return your containers through ACT Container Deposit Scheme
The Australian Capital Territory saw the launch of a local container deposit scheme on the 30 June 2018, which aims …
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St Nicholas Greek Australian Preschool puts container refunds to work
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme is continuing to encourage recycling in the community while reducing litter and the number of …
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Taking the LEAD with the ACT Container Deposit Scheme
If you are one of ACT’s smart recyclers and return your eligible drink containers to the Fyshwick Depot, you will …
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Going behind the scenes at the Fyshwick Depot
The Fyshwick Bulk Depot saw many members of the ACT community attend its Open Day on Friday 16 November. This savvy group …