by Jhann Lagajeno | Jun 6, 2022 | Awards, Charity, Circular Economy, Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Container Refund Scheme, Environmental, Environmental Citizen of The Year, Government, Recycling, Return and Earn
NSW Environmental Citizen Of The Year 2022 Alexis Bowen For ‘The Bin Chicken’ Project!
A Western Sydney community recycling project called The Bin Chicken has been named the 2022 NSW Environmental Citizen of the Year by the NSW Government on World Environment Day.
The initiative aims to reduce recyclable material entering landfill and inspire the community to use the NSW government’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme to refund and donate money to local sports clubs, daycare centres and a community pantry that contains food products to help those in need.
by tomracleanaway | May 24, 2022 | Charity, Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Container Refund Scheme, Environmental, Fundraising, Partners, Recycling
Diagnosed with Spina Bifida less than eight hours after birth, Dale Johnson may have grown up in and out of hospitals but, at the same time, was able to experience childhood fun in the Starlight Express Rooms. The initiative with Return and Earn network providers TOMRA-Cleanaway allows people to recycle bottles and cans for money. It has raised over $100,000.
by tomracleanaway | Nov 9, 2021 | Charity, Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Container Refund Scheme, Fundraising, Research, Return and Earn, Team
Containers for Kids’. In partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, the campaign aims at raising $250,000 to brighten the lives of sick kids.
by tomracleanaway | Nov 9, 2021 | Charity, Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Container Refund Scheme, COVID-19, Fundraising, Recycling, Return and Earn, Team
Team TOMRA Cleanaway again participated in the ‘7 Bridges Challenge’, with an amazing effort the team raised $2,200!
by tomracleanaway | Oct 19, 2021 | Charity, Circular Economy, Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Container Refund Scheme, Environmental, Fundraising, Recycling, Return and Earn
Bermagui Marine Rescue protects the community enjoying the coastal region and is a featured charity on the local Return and Earn return vending machine (RVM) in Bermagui. The charity also has supporters who donate their container refunds in cash.
by tomracleanaway | Sep 15, 2021 | Charity, Circular Economy, Community, Container Deposit Scheme, Container Refund Scheme, COVID-19, Environmental, Fundraising, Litter, Recycling
Cleanaway’s Administration Officer Ma Vilma Ortega, always smiling and helping others through any challenge.
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 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 | Oct 29, 2020 | Charity, Community, Environmental
Supporting those with disabilities by providing employment opportunities. The Challenge Willing & Able has done a tremendous job offering many members of the disabled community employment. Taking on the opportuninty to find the right fit for the job as Over The... by tomracleanaway | Oct 29, 2020 | Charity, Community, Environmental
Automated Depot Vinnies Penrith – Lids For Limbs St Vinnies Penrith is helping create brighter futures for our kids. The Penrith branch has developed a program in the community to collect bottle lids. They have set up a dedicated 12oL collection bins on site for the...
