Riches in this rubbish

THE LNP has the environment on their minds, committing to a policy that would address the many cans and bottles littering local land and waterways.
In what has been labelled great news for the environment, Noosa MP Glen Elmes said the LNP would introduce a Container Desposit Scheme (CDS) that would see consumers, businesses and charities in the Noosa electorate refunded 10 cents for aluminium, glass and plastic drink containers returned for recycling.
Mr Elmes said LNP’s plan would deliver a “great win” for the environment in Noosa resulting in less visual pollution and could create jobs in the recycling sector.
“The Noosa region is unique and with this benchmark policy from the LNP we can help keep the region litter free,” he said.
“Community groups in the Noosa electorate will have the opportunity to organise community clean-up events and cash in containers through the scheme to aid fund-raising efforts for other activities.”
Mr Elmes said it was estimated Queensland communities could claim over $25 million from deposits and handling fees and create hundreds of new jobs across the state in the recycling sector.
SEQ Catchments CEO Simon Warner said the container deposit scheme should create bipartisan support and show the community both sides of politics agree on important issues affecting the environment.