Dear Friend,

The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is leading an investigation into state-based options for a container deposit scheme (CDS) in Queensland. While the introduction of a container deposit scheme has significant community support as it can provide litter reduction and resource recovery benefits, there are also impacts and cost considerations.

Keep Queensland Beautiful supports initiatives that reduce litter in our communities. We have established a quick ten question survey to field opinions on possible options. The survey will help us represent you and your community better:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XMKLLLG

Last year, the New South Wales Government announced the introduction of a scheme by July 2017.

The Queensland Government has committed to investigate state-based container deposit schemes.

To give effect to this commitment the government has established an Advisory Group to assist in the investigation of options for container deposits in Queensland.

A Container Deposit Scheme Advisory Group has been established to assist EHP in the preparation of suitable options for public consultation. More information: https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/waste/container-deposit-scheme.html

In examining the applicability of a container deposit scheme in Queensland, the scope and design of the model to be tested needs to be settled relatively quickly so that the costs, benefits and practicality of the proposed scheme can be fully identified for consideration by government.

The Advisory Group will play a substantial role in helping to scope the proposed model to be tested. Keep Queensland Beautiful was invited by the Minister and has participated in a number of meetings last year. This year, the advisory group will meet again to discuss options.

It is proposed that the scheme under consideration is:

“A container deposit scheme that involves the manufacturer charging a fixed amount (being a deposit) on a container, at the point of purchase of a regulated beverage container, with a monetary or non-monetary reward (equivalent in monetary value to the deposit) being provided when the container is returned according to the rules of the scheme.”

To enable Keep Queensland Beautiful to take a position and represent the entire Queensland community, I write to you today, to ask that you take one minute to complete a short ten question survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XMKLLLG

Thanking you in advance for your assistance.

Regards,
David


David Curtin
Chief Executive Officer
Keep Australia Beautiful Council (Qld) Inc.
 
 
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