20 Cents Makes Sense
We are calling for two decisive changes to Australia’s CDS:
01
Increase the refund amount from 10¢ to 20¢
Increase the refund amount from 10¢ to 20¢ in all states and territories. This aligns us with high-performing international schemes and restores the incentive’s true value.
02
Commit to periodic reviews of the refund amount, indexed to CPI.
Commit to periodic reviews of the refund amount, indexed to CPI. This ensures the incentive remains effective over time and doesn’t erode with inflation.
Join the 20 Cents Makes Sense campaign so you can have more money in your pocket, we can recycle more containers, and we can all have a cleaner Australia.
Why 20 Cents Makes Sense
More money in your pocket at no extra cost
Why 20 Cents Makes Sense
Get $40 back for 200 containers -double the current
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Stay informed on the #20CentsMakesSense campaign’s progress and impact! This is where you’ll find the latest media coverage, expert insights, and community stories driving our push for a better Container Deposit Scheme. See how our message is resonating across Australia.
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Research & Articles
A comparative analysis of Container Deposit Schemes worldwide, revealing why Australia’s current 10¢ refund lags behind leading nations and its impact on our circular economy.
Discover the significant financial opportunities, job creation potential, and industrial advantages that a modernized 20¢ CDS could bring to Australian businesses and communities.
Explore the environmental and economic burden of plastic pollution in Australia, highlighting how inadequate recycling incentives contribute to our growing waste crisis.