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Read MoreThe ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) encourages ACT residents to reduce litter and the number of containers going to landfill.
Under the Scheme, consumers can return eligible empty beverage containers to collection points to receive a 10 cent refund for each container.
Consumers can choose to keep the refund or donate it to charity.
For further information, please visit the ACT CDS website.
Manufacturers should follow the link below for the latest information on CDS.
CDS Information PDFsThe Australian Beverages Council has been the leading peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverage industry…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council has created this page for Members and other stakeholders to find…
Read MoreAn ABCL Member has commenced high volume manufacture of hand sanitiser for essential industries, including…
Read MoreIn June 2018, the Australian Beverages Council announced a pledge that will see the non-alcoholic…
Read MoreIn June 2018, the Australian Beverages Council announced a pledge that will see the non-alcoholic…
Read MoreIn June 2018, the Australian Beverages Council announced a pledge that will see the non-alcoholic…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council is heavily involved in the development and implementation of Container Deposit…
Read MoreThe ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) encourages ACT residents to reduce litter and the…
Read MoreThe NSW Container Deposit Scheme, Return and Earn, began rolling out across NSW on 1…
Read MoreThe Northern Territory has had a Container Deposit Scheme in place for a number of…
Read MoreQueensland’s Container Refund Scheme commenced on 1 November 2018, with more than 230 container refund…
Read MoreSouth Australia's Container Deposit Scheme was introduced in 1977 and has been effective in reducing…
Read MoreTasmania has announced its intention to introduce a Container Deposit Scheme. The scheme was announced…
Read MoreVictoria has not yet introduced a Container Deposit Scheme, although it continues to be debated…
Read MoreThe Western Australian Container Deposit Scheme, Containers for Change, launched on 1 October 2020. [mapblock]…
Read MoreMembers of the Australian Beverages Council have committed to ensuring that marketing and advertising communications…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council supports the sustainability initiatives of all our Members and we work…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council and Members involved in the manufacture or distribution of energy drinks…
Read MoreElectrolyte drinks are regulated by the Food Standards Code. Beverages which are marketed as electrolyte…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council fully supports the Health Star Rating (HSR) system and has been…
Read MoreAs an industry that produces a range of non-alcoholic beverages to suit a range of…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council supports greater understanding of what constitutes a balanced diet in support…
Read MoreGood dental hygiene is important for all Australians. Brushing regularly, using fluoride toothpaste and flossing…
Read MoreThe Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs) provide advice about the amount and kinds of foods that…
Read MoreFrom time-to-time, the Australian Beverages Council will post information here about specific ingredients of interest…
Read MoreNutrition Information Panel (NIP) Australian food regulations require all packaged foods to show a NIP…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council partners with other organisations from time to time on initiatives of…
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