RECYCLING CORNER

BOTTLE TOPS;  CDS = Container Deposit Scheme – Victoria; NATURE STRIP GARDENS

BOTTLE TOPS

Please remember to bring your bottle tops to meetings, so they can be
taken to the recycling centre in Moolap. Best if you can tip them into my
large collection bag, each meeting.

CANS AND OTHER CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME ITEMS
CDS = Container Deposit Scheme – Victoria
We are the last state in Australia to take up this scheme, which aims for the circular
economy of recycling containers. 10c is recovered from each can or eligible item
returned.
*** FUN FACT: Aluminium can be recycled multiple times without loss of material
integrity yet it takes ENORMOUS amounts of energy and water to manufacture from
the raw mineral.
The money from this scheme can be donated to Rotary! We can have everyone who
deposits at the drop points or the RAPID depot at Breakwater nominate our club as
the charity that receives the 10c.
All proceeds go directly to our account. Over time, this can quickly accumulate and
give us a revenue stream that will help with our projects.
As soon as we can get our club on the list of charities in the app, I will let you know. I
will give you some more details of what and where you can recycle; how to install the
app; how to tell all your friends and businesses! This has potential to be a good
earner.
Before then, if you would like to bring in cans (uncrushed) and I will hold on to them.

NATURE STRIP GARDENS
Plants are the key to “fixing” or capturing carbon dioxide and giving us back the
oxygen we breathe. There is a growing movement of gardeners who are using the
nature strip of their house, to add local plants for colour and for shelter and food for
the local creatures.
I will report back to you on the tour of Geelong strips that have already been created
and we hope to start with the strip in front of Torquay’s community centre.
Watch out for updates!

 Dr. Judy Rutter