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Victoria’s container deposit scheme has been running for nearly a year
By ABC NEWS (Australia)Published : Oct. 19, 2024 - 09:33
It’s been almost a year since the Victorian government launched its container deposit scheme, aiming to divert 80 percent of material from landfill by 2030. Whether it’s been successful is up for debate, with critics saying more containers need to be eligible, and the 10-cent refund should be increased. But it’s starting to pay dividends for those who collect containers.