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B-cycle virtual launch On 15 February B-cycle launched Australia’s official battery recycling scheme, supported by the Commonwealth and all State and Territory Governments. B-cycle is an independent stewardship initiative to build a responsible planet-friendly battery lifecycle. Ninety percent of used batteries go to landfill, leaking toxic materials into the environment. B-cycle diverts these batteries through the reuse of the precious metals found in all batteries. The Scheme is managed by the Battery Stewardship Council, authorised by the ACCC, and accredited by the Australian Government.
network. Members are eligible to become a Battery Steward if operating in Australia and are a battery retailer or a battery drop off point (or want to set one up). Benefits in joining B-cycle as an accredited retailer:
• Be promoted as an accredited
• Meaningfully showcase tangible
commitment to environmental and social responsibility
• Increase foot traffic with a Drop off point to create measurable impact and meet waste reduction targets. Be promoted as an accredited B-cycle Drop off.
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B-cycle provides robust traceability and accreditation across the value chain. This includes battery brands, retailers, drop off points and the whole recycling
• Access B-cycle branding and
For more information about the B-cycle scheme visit https://bcycle.com.au/.
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