The expansion of the QLD container refund scheme (CRS) system to accept more containers, including glass wine and spirit bottles is a big step toward making the scheme simpler for consumers and help us take advantage of recycling facilities in the region. 20 April 2023 – The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) welcomes the addition […]

While a recent report finds that plastics recycling is lagging behind the National Packaging Targets, containers that are processed through Australia’s Container Deposit Schemes – CDS – are processed at a significantly higher rate. The ABCL believes that it is time to expand the scope to include other FMCG categories to achieve recycling targets and […]