Containers for change collection in Beerwah

Great teamwork pays off

Hannah and Lorraine checking that shoppers have been using the new bins

The War on Waste Glasshouse Country group (WOWGC) is on a mission to reduce waste locally by spreading positive and useful messages, advocating for change and hands-on action.

There are 12 businesses in Beerwah Marketplace and Beerwah Village shopping centre that sell take-away drinks, so WOWGC was keen to see customers given a recycling option.

Thanks to some great team work between Beerwah Marketplace management, the Scout Recycling Centre, along with WOWGC team members there are now four red bins dedicated to the recycling of drink containers in place at the shopping centre.

There is one bin between Fresh & Save and CJ’s Bakery, one between Mrs Browns and Kebab Haven, one outside Banjos and another outside Smokey’s Chargrill.

The bins have been in place for over a week and WOWGC spokesperson Hanna Brandli said she was pretty chuffed seeing the final product. Hanna has already checked on the bins and people are definitely using them, which is great.

Hannah said the containers would be collected by Scout Recycling as required and they will provide a payment back to the WOWGC group, who plan to use the funds for other community initiatives.

Lorraine Cooper, who works for the shopping centre management, will monitor and empty the bins, and is keen to ensure they are in the best possible locations for shoppers.