Following the recent launch of its Container Refund Scheme (CRS) pilot program, P&Cs Qld is proud to announce that the first school collection under the pilot will be made from Chatswood Hills State School in Logan on Monday, 26 November 2018.
The school’s student body has been praised for their remarkable efforts which have seen 1,000 eligible containers rapidly fill their four onsite Return-It bins, contributing to a cleaner, greener local environment.
Nineteen state schools were selected to partner with Return-It Qld in the P&Cs Qld CRS pilot supported by the Queensland Department of Education. The pilot program is designed to educate students about the importance of recycling, while offering schools an additional income stream through sustainable fundraising.
According to P&Cs Qld, state schools that participate in the CRS pilot will not only benefit from the extra windfall gained in refunds but also improve their reputations as environmentally responsible communities.
“It’s great to see the initiative working for QLD schools already. We are extremely pleased that students from Chatswood Hills State School have started to collect their containers, and are ready to return 1,000 already,” CEO of P&Cs Qld, Kevan Goodworth said.
“Those 1,000 containers will now be recycled rather than potentially polluting school grounds, parks and waterways.”
The pilot program will test the viability of the scheme as a long-term, sustainable fundraising and environmental education activity for all Queensland schools. If successful, the program will expand, potentially creating the opportunity for all state schools across Queensland to participate in the Container Refund Scheme.
As drop-off points, schools participating in the P&Cs Qld CRS pilot program can collect eligible containers such as liquid paperboard, cans, and plastic beverage containers. Every eligible container attracts a refund of 10c, generating new revenue that can be used by the school in whatever capacity it deems appropriate.
Chatswood Hills State School Principal, David Teale says students at the school are enthusiastic about the scheme.
“Since we announced our involvement in the CRS pilot program with P&Cs Qld, the students have really embraced it. They are collecting eligible containers from home, or on school grounds, and are enthusiastic about being environmentally conscious citizens,” Mr Teale said.
“We really welcome initiatives like this and will work hard to ensure the money raised goes back into providing the best facilities and opportunities to all of our students.”
Follow the recycling journey at https://www.facebook.com/returnitqld or https://www.instagram.com/returnitqld
For more information on the P&CsQld pilot program, visit – http://crs.pandcsqld.com.au
Visit www.containersforchange.com.au to register for a containers for change ID and find your nearest Return-It QLD Depot or Express site to get involved!