The Sunshine Coast’s health charity Wishlist is raising funds by collecting eligible beverage to recycle through Containers for Change at Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
This month the hospital will deploy 130 Containers for Change bins across the facility including in wards, staff areas, food courts and next to existing bins to encourage container recycling.
All 10-cent refunds raised through the collection will be donated to Wishlist, which supports the growing health needs of patients and families on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region.
Natalie Roach, Chief Executive Officer of Container Exchange, the not-for-profit organisation that runs Containers for Change, said the partnership highlighted the environmental, social and economic benefits of the container refund scheme.
“By championing container recycling, Sunshine Coast University Hospital is protecting its community’s environment and supporting programs that promote their health,” Ms Roach said.
Wishlist Chief Executive Officer Brendan Hogan said the Containers for Change initiative would help the charity continue to change local health services for the better.
“We are the local hospital charity, which means funds raised help deliver much-needed medical equipment, support services and hospital accommodation for patients and their families on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie,” Mr Hogan said.
Sunshine Coast Health Senior Director Capital Assets and Infrastructure Andrew Leggate said container collection was a simple way for patients and staff to make a big impact for both Wishlist and the environment.
“We’re committed to providing more environmentally sustainable health care, so we’re excited to be part of this initiative, and we’re really pleased to see it supporting Wishlist,” Mr Leggate said.
Queensland Health and 10 Health and Hospital Services are now participating in Containers for Change across more than 20 locations, with many facilities using the 10-cent refund to support health-related charities.
