The ABCL has made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications as part of its Inquiry into Waste Reduction and Recycling Policies. The submission outlines the leadership of the non-alcoholic beverages industry in product stewardship through the long-standing success of Container Deposit Schemes (CDS). It calls for a more ambitious approach […]

The ABCL has made a submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in response to the proposed reform of the NEPM Used Packaging legislation. Representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, the submission draws on extensive experience with container deposit schemes (CDS) and highlights key considerations to ensure the success of […]

The Australian Beverages Council has submitted its response to the South Australian Environment Protection Authority’s draft Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Amendment Bill. In the submission, ABCL welcomes the transition to a not-for-profit scheme coordinator and supports the shift in scheme objectives towards a circular economy model. Key recommendations include prioritising access to high-value recycled materials […]

For immediate release Date: 23 July 2024 SYDNEY: The Australian Beverages Council, Australian Association of Convenience Stores and National Retail Association commend the South Australian Government for its action to remove non-compliant energy drinks from retail shelves across the state. Australia has some of the strictest regulations around energy drinks in the world, regulated by […]

For immediate release Date: 10 April 2024 SYDNEY: The Australian Beverages Council – the peak body for the non-alcoholic drinks industry in the country, has today rejected a call for a tax on soft drinks, labelling it a misguided measure that misses the mark and will only hit hardest those households that can least afford […]

The ABCL is proud to announce that the Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 (ESR30) program is open for member intake. ESR30 has been developed to assist members of all sizes measure their environmental impact, learn how to enact sustainable changes and communicate these wins with confidence. This commitment is centred around five focus areas, emissions, […]