Greens MLC Colleen Hartland has released a report that details the financial, social and environmental benefits of a 10c deposit on drink bottles, challenging the Victorian government position on the scheme.
"I commissioned this report to show that a 10c deposit system is not only good for the environment, but also makes sound financial sense. It takes the packaging industry spin, and unspins it"
"The report outlines the dollar saving for every local council and shire in Victoria – the medium to large councils would save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Imagine what your council could do with the money saved."
"There are also savings in greenhouse gases, water and air pollution, and it would create 300-400 jobs, at a time when jobs are being lost."
"We still need to Reduce our consumption of drink containers, and learn to Reuse. But this scheme takes care of Recycle."
"I'm releasing the report to the public, and I’m going to hold a series of public meetings showing the benefits in the local area."
"We know that 94% of Victorians support container deposits in Victoria, and the recycling industry is lining up to get involved. You have to ask yourself why the Victorian government doesn't support it. I hope they change their mind."
The report can be downloaded from Colleen's website (click here).
Further comment: Colleen Hartland 9689 6373