Environmental Outcomes
Creating a genuine circular economy that sees more recycling, less litter and less landfill.
We’ve created a better way to recycle containers that incentivises Australians and positively impacts our environment and the communities we live in – it’s called the Community (Producer Responsibility) Scheme.
Creating a genuine circular economy that sees more recycling, less litter and less landfill.
Providing fit-for-purpose refund points in accessible locations to make it as easy as possible for Victorians to participate.
Everyone across the community should be able to take part and benefit. A Community (Producer Responsibility) Scheme means there’s a level playing field for everyone – community organisations, charities, waste operators, sporting clubs, small businesses, councils and the beverage industry.
Creating as many jobs as possible, especially in regional areas, for Indigenous people and long-term unemployed (like in Western Australia)
Community organisations should be able to take part in the scheme directly, not be forced to sub-contract to a network operator.
A successful CDS should drive localised economic benefits for Victorian communities, especially regional areas.
A value-for-money scheme that ensures a lower cost per container.
Scheme coordinators are responsible for working with the community to deliver the scheme, achieve scheme objectives, and are accountable to government.
Beverage producers have a responsibility with the products they make to be part of a circular economy. This is to ensure recycling is maximised and impact on litter and landfill is reduced.
Under the Community (Producer Responsibility) Model, a Not-For-Profit Scheme Coordinator is appointed by the Government. It makes no profit, but incentivises all other participants to do so. It is accountable to government for increasing recycling, providing the most suitable refund points and ensuring ease of access.
Most importantly, it means a level playing field so everyone can take part – community organisations, small businesses, large waste companies, the beverage industry.