Queenscliff is showing how a small coastal town can make a big difference, one drink container at a time.
Thanks to local resident Mark Gingell, Borough of Queenscliff and CDS Vic network operator TOMRA Cleanaway, a new recycling drive is turning empty bottles and cans into vital funds for Cottage by the Sea.
Special Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) bins at Queenscliff Caravan Park and Ocean View Kiosk offer an easy way to recycle and support children in need. Every eligible drink
container earns a 10-cent refund, with 100 per cent of proceeds donated to the Cottage’s programs for disadvantaged children.
“This is such a simple, practical way for everyone to get involved,” Cottage by the Sea chief executive Adam Wake said.
“Every container means another opportunity for a child to laugh, learn and grow. We’re grateful to Mark, the Borough of Queenscliff and TOMRA Cleanaway for championing this cause.”
Driving the project is local Mark Gingell, who personally oversees the collection of the bins to the local TOMRA Cleanaway Reverse Vending Machine.
Locals and visitors can support the initiative by using the CDS Vic bins and helping turn trash into treasure for children who need it most.
Find your nearest return location at cdsvic.org.au/locations
