The Containers for Change campaign’s 2022 Change Maker Awards aim to recognise and reward members of the public who have gone above and beyond in saving 10c containers from landfill.
The participating refunders can expect to celebrate the exceptional efforts of schools, community groups, businesses, individuals, charities with refund point operators who have embraced the Containers for Change.
Chief Executive of Containers for Change, Tim Cusack said more than 1.5 billion containers had been recycled since the program launched in October 2020.
“This year, there are eight categories to enter, with $2,000 prize money on offer,” Mr Cusack said.
“The recipient of the coveted Change Maker of the Year award will be selected from the group of winners and take home $5,000,” he said.
“We’re excited to celebrate the incredible recycling achievements by our local community groups and the positive impact they’re having on the environment.”
Mr Cusack said it was great to see Western Australians continue to embrace Containers for Change and make a real difference to improving recycling habits.
Minister for the Environment, Reece Whitby supported the competition saying every contribution helped.
“Whether you’ve saved 5,000 or 500,000 containers from landfill, we’re working together to create change,” Mr Whitby said.
“I encourage you to enter the awards. This is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our waste warriors, while motivating others to reduce, reuse and recycle.”
He said finalists and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 4 November.
Entries can be organised in this PS News link.
