Container Deposit Legislation

 
 

Envision's CDL Campaign

Envision supports the introduction of Container Deposit Legislation (CDL) in New Zealand because of the positive impacts it would have on the environment, local communities and the social sector. ( CDL Information Sheet 70 KB, Container Deposit System in South Australia: A Major Step Towards Zero Waste - 8 minute video).

 

We have been actively advocating for CDL since 2004 when we released the report, Getting Serious About Packaging Waste (474 KB) in an effort to delay the signing of the second voluntary Packaging Accord, in favour of introducing CDL as the first stage in a comprehensive Product Stewardship programme covering all packaging and product waste.

 

Coinciding with the release of the report we ran seminars in Auckland and Wellington wit h Australian CDL advocates, Peter Woods, former President of the Australian Local Government Association, and Bob Verhey- Environmental Strategy Manager for the Local Government Association of NSW ( CDL: The NSW Experience 27 KB).

 

In 2005 we investigated glass recycling issues for the Community Recyclers of Otago and the Otago Regional Council and proposed solutions, including the introduction of CDL, in a report called, Glass Mountains: Options for Glass Recycling in Otago (684 KB).

 

In March 227 four seminars were held around the country to seek input for a model CDL system for New Zealand. Canadian CDL expert, Tom Galimberti came to New Zealand to present at the seminars

 

'The Incentive to Recycle' report

In April 2007 Envision undertook an investigation into a best-practice CDL model for New Zealand called The Incentive to Recycle: A Container Deposit System for New Zealand (368 KB)

 

The key findings of the study were that CDL is an economically viable solution to New Zealand’s beverage container waste problem and that the proposed model would:

  • Recover at least 84% of all beverage containers
  • Divert at least 67,000 tonnes from landfill, saving local authorities $14 million annually
  • Reduce kerbside collection costs
  • Increase the quantity and quality of recycled materials
  • Create 1,000-2,000 new jobs
  • Create business opportunities for local entrepreneurs

  • Create a funding stream for voluntary and social service groups

 

The net cost to the beverage industry to operate the system would be around $6.6 million annually or 0.3 cents per container.  

Dunedin Buy-Back Stall

In September 2007 the Otago Student's Association, supported by Phoenix Soft Drinks, held a buy -back stall on campus. Campbell Live covered the event.

Click here to view Campell Live Video Clip  
  
  New York's Bigger Better Bottle Bill Campaign
We invite you to watch and pass on the following You-Tube video concerning New York's Bigger Better Bottle Bill Campaign to secure passage of the Bigger, Better Bottle Bill. The coalition of hundreds of organizations will hold a Press Event in Albany on Tuesday, March 4th at 11 AM.    Surfrider Better Bottle Bill 2008 Video Clip    2 min 45 sec - Feb 20, 2008
 

 

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