NSW Set To Introduce Cash For Containers

[icyfroth]

A drinks container deposit scheme is to be introduced in NSW within the next few weeks as part of a plan to clean up the state's beaches and parks.

The details of the cash for containers scheme are still being finalised but it is likely to feature a rebate of 10 cents per item.

The NSW Government has been negotiating with the drinks industry to introduce the system and Environment Minister Rob Stokes said similar initiatives had proved highly successful in reducing waste in public spaces around the world.

"The beverage industry obviously has a responsibility in terms of the extent of producer liability for their products," Mr Stokes said.

"But we recognise that Government has a strong leadership role to play," he said.

"What we are interested in doing is working together effectively to produce solutions to a shared problem, which is litter and waste in our environment."

Entire Article Here

Finally!

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

A wonderful idea............Oregon introduced and passed a "bottle bill" in 1971, the first of the United States to do so, and in 1974, it was estimated that beverage container litter had decreased by 84%.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Bottle_Bill

Another reason I would have voted for Tom McCall had he run for President.

[aps1080]

I go to South Aus a fair bit, which has a recycling scheme. The difference in litter between Vic and SA is noticeable.

The Highways of Vic and NSW are "cash cows" for the kids of towns after a grass fire has gone through.

not sure I like this attitude

"The beverage industry obviously has a responsibility in terms of the extent of producer liability for their products," Mr Stokes said."

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

"The beverage industry obviously has a responsibility in terms of the extent of producer liability for their products," Mr Stokes said."

I'm not even sure what that actually means........does the cardboard box industry have the same responsibility...........how about the paper and plastic bag industry?  What about the tire industry for all those recapped treads littering the highways?

[aps1080]

No, of course they don't.

It's just the bottle and can industries are more readily accessible and "squeezable".

Bit like the UN HRC, they can't hammer the biggest HR offenders so they go after "pliable" Western Governments

that are susceptible to media, publicity and public opinion !!! LOL

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

If you read that Wiki article, it seems like half of the Western Hemisphere was lined up against Oregon when they were introducing that bill...........even bribes were offered.

[aps1080]

The NT had a bit of a hiccup when they introduced the scheme. A scheme well needed up there IMHO.

From Wiki

"The Northern Territory introduced a container deposit scheme similar to South Australia's from 3 January 2012.[7] This was challenged in the Federal Court by Coca-Cola Amatil, Schweppes Australia and Lion Pty Ltd and ceased on the 4th of March 2013.[8] Immediately after the Federal Court loss, the NT government stepped in to personally keep the scheme going until such time as a permanent exemption to the Mutual Recognition Act could be secured. On the 7th of August 2013 the Federal Executive Council (ExCo) ratified the permanent exemption making the NT container deposit scheme permanent"

A media article about it

http://theconversation.com/coke-chokes-the-nt-container-deposit-scheme-12744

You could make some good money if you had the time on your hands !

[icyfroth]

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@aps1080 wrote:

I go to South Aus a fair bit, which has a recycling scheme. The difference in litter between Vic and SA is noticeable.

The Highways of Vic and NSW are "cash cows" for the kids of towns after a grass fire has gone through.

not sure I like this attitude

"The beverage industry obviously has a responsibility in terms of the extent of producer liability for their products," Mr Stokes said."

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why?

[this-one-time-at-bandcamp]

Icy, can you explain what that means?

[aps1080]

I think it means that the are implying that a manufacturer has responsibility for

cleaning up the mess left by goods they have made, or the packaging.

Happy to hear other people's interpretations of it.

Icy

Why ?

Why should it be lumped on the manufacturer of soft drink / alcoholic drinks ?

Do they lump it on car manufacturers to get rid of all old cars at EOL ?