by tomracleanaway | Feb 26, 2021 | Circular Economy, Community, Environmental, Industry, Partners, Recycling, Return and Earn
“Not only is the scheme putting money in the pockets of the people of NSW, thousands of community groups, charities and schools are also sharing in the benefits with over $18.2 million returned via donations and fees from hosting return points,” he said. “The scheme directly employs over 700 people across the state and provides opportunities for social enterprises such as Vinnies, Hoxton Industries and Citizen Blue to also raise funds as return point operators in our customer-focused and convenient network.” James Dorney, CEO TOMRA Cleanaway
by tomracleanaway | Feb 24, 2021 | Awards, Charity, Circular Economy, Community, Environmental, Government, Recycling, Return and Earn
On World Environment Day 2020, and octogenarian eco-warrior, 81 year old Robert ‘Bob’ Jolley was announced as the state winner of the NSW Environmental Citizen of the Year Award by NSW Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 22, 2021 | Charity, Circular Economy, Community, Environmental, Recycling, Return and Earn
With over 600 return points across NSW, the opportunity to form partnerships is endless. Nambucca Heads Islands Golf Club’s fundraising initiative making use of Return and Earn, is a demonstration of the initiatives and outcomes the community are achieving through use of the scheme.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 19, 2021 | Circular Economy, Community, Environmental, Industry, Recycling
Data from the Environment Protection Authority shows Young residents have recycled more than 18,700,000 items through Return and Earn in the past three years. The South Western Slopes and Riverina area of NSW is rich in agriculture thanks to the magnificent... by tomracleanaway | Feb 16, 2021 | Community, Environmental, Recycling, Return and Earn, Team
In 2020, TOMRA Cleanaway stepped up at Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney with Return and Earn Scheme partners Exchange for Change and TOMRA Collections Solutions Australia.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 10, 2021 | Circular Economy, Container Deposit Scheme, Return and Earn
The split responsibility model container deposit scheme that is delivered through a separate network operator and scheme coordinator in NSW has demonstrated results.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 8, 2021 | Circular Economy, Container Deposit Scheme, Government, Return and Earn
This new facility for PET plastic will recycle the containers collected through the NSW Return and Earn Scheme and Cleanaway’s Material Recovery Facilities, helping create a domestic circular economy.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 5, 2021 | Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Environmental, Government, Industry, Recycling, Research, Return and Earn, Team, Uncategorized
Success highlights the extent to which the state’s container deposit scheme has changed attitudes to litter, waste and recycling across NSW in the past three years.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 4, 2021 | Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Environmental, Government, Industry, Recycling, Research
TOMRA Cleanaway welcomes today’s announcement by the Tasmanian Government to adopt a split-responsibility model for the state’s proposed Container Refund Scheme (CRS).
by tomracleanaway | Feb 3, 2021 | Charity, Community, Environmental, Government, Industry, Recycling, Research, Return and Earn
The Blue Tree Project is sparking a conversation about mental health. Don’t be afraid to say the wrong thing, be brave. By spreading the message that “it’s OK to not be OK”, we can help break down the stigma that is still largely attached to mental health.
by tomracleanaway | Feb 1, 2021 | Community, Conferences, Environmental, Government, Industry, Recycling, Research, Return and Earn
Global leader in collecting beverage containers for recycling, TOMRA, reveals findings from effective deposit return systems
by tomracleanaway | Jan 20, 2021 | Community, Environmental, Industry, Recycling, Research, Return and Earn
Responsive collections and servicing, uninterrupted community access and proactive issues management driven by TOMRA Cleanaway’s data-first approach to Return and Earn.
by tomracleanaway | Jan 14, 2021 | Community, Our Garbo Heros, Recycling, Team
We celebrate local hero Mick Clark’s 20 years with Cleanaway and the incredible work he’s doing collecting recyclable containers for NSW’s Container Deposit Scheme.
by tomracleanaway | Jan 8, 2021 | Community, Environmental, Government, Industry, Return and Earn
Vale Peter Quarmby 1959- 2021- Vinnies Executive Officer, humanitarian, leader, supporter of Return and Earn and friend.
The team behind Return and Earn, including staff from the NSW Environment Protection Authority, scheme coordinator Exchange for Change and network operator TOMRA Cleanaway, were saddened to learn of the passing of longtime friend and supporter of the scheme, Peter Quarmby, this week following a long battle with illness.
by tomracleanaway | Jan 8, 2021 | Awards, Community, Industry, Recycling, Return and Earn, Team
The TOMRA Cleanaway awards began in 2018 and have become an annual event to recognise team members chosen by their peers and management team for delivering excellence.
2020 peer nominations were so strong that we had to add categories to accommodate additional staff members achievements!
by tomracleanaway | Dec 23, 2020 | Community, COVID-19, Environmental, Government, Industry, Recycling, Research, Return and Earn
Members of TOMRA Cleanaway, network operator for Return and Earn and their joint venture partners Cleanaway and TOMRA Collections Solutions Australia recently joined with Exchange for Change, scheme coordinator for Return and Earn, to celebrate NSW local government involvement in 3 years of operation of the Return and Earn container deposit scheme.
by tomracleanaway | Dec 23, 2020 | Community, COVID-19, Environmental, Industry, Recycling, Return and Earn
Our thanks also go out to every single citizen in NSW who has participated in the Scheme in 2020. Without Scheme users, Return and Earn would not be achieving such incredible milestones at the rate we are.
by tomracleanaway | Dec 22, 2020 | Community, COVID-19, Environmental, Industry, Recycling, Return and Earn
Health & well-being of our customers, staff and community are priority for TOMRA Cleanaway. We want our customer experience to be easier and safer during these challenging times.
by tomracleanaway | Dec 11, 2020 | Community, Environmental, Government, Industry, Recycling, Return and Earn
We love getting to know our Over the Counter collection point operators and their teams that provide services to the local communities across NSW. Artwork by David Lee Pereira
by tomracleanaway | Dec 7, 2020 | Community, Disability, Environmental, Industry, Recycling, Research, Return and Earn
TOMRA Cleanaway celebrated a weekend of strong container returns across NSW over the first weekend of December 2020.
