Clean Up Australia Day is here, and while you’re out there doing your bit for the planet, why not let your empties join the clean-up crew too?

Your 10-cent containers might seem small, but when donated, they can help power some seriously mighty environmental organisations across Queensland.  

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on a few incredible causes that are rolling up their sleeves (year-round!) to keep our beaches, bushland and waterways sparkling.

1. Clean Up Australia

The organisation behind Clean Up Australia Day, Clean Up Australia has been mobilising communities for over 30 years to prevent and remove litter nationwide. 

Each year, they empower volunteers across the country to take practical environmental action and create lasting change in their local areas.

Member number: C10427401

2. Eco Barge Clean Seas

Based in Airlie Beach, Eco Barge Clean Seas protects the marine environment of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef by removing debris from remote island beaches and waterways. 

To date, they’ve collected more than 268,078 kilograms of marine debris across 565 barge clean-up trips, while also caring for sick and injured marine turtles.

Member number: C10007059

3. Ocean Crusaders

Since 2010, Ocean Crusaders has been tackling plastic pollution in Queensland’s rivers and waterways through hands-on, volunteer-powered clean-ups. 

Since 2017 alone, they’ve removed over 1,020,329 kilograms of debris, helping prevent waste from reaching the ocean and protecting marine life along the way.

Member number: C10001931

4. Capricorn Coast Landcare Group

Established in 1991 and based in Yeppoon, Capricorn Coast Landcare Group works with dedicated community volunteers to restore and protect local environments. 

From removing rubbish and invasive weeds to planting native species and monitoring wildlife, their efforts strengthen the health and resilience of the Capricorn Coast for future generations.

Member number: C10003315

5. Keep Queensland Beautiful

Inspiring Queenslanders since 1968, Keep Queensland Beautiful is a volunteer-driven charity focused on litter prevention and community action. 

Programs like Adopt-a-Spot support local groups to commit to regular clean-ups of public spaces - building long-term pride and creating a noticeable reduction in litter across the state.

Member number: C10001460

Small change. Big difference.

These organisations show what’s possible when communities come together - restoring coastlines, protecting wildlife and removing millions of kilograms of waste from our environment.

The best part? Every one of these organisations accepts 10-cent container refund donations through Containers for Change. 

That means your eligible bottles and cans can go straight from your recycling bag to supporting real, hands-on environmental action across Queensland. You can get involved by volunteering at a local clean-up - or simply donate your refund and let your containers do the heavy lifting.

However you choose to chip in, it all adds up to cleaner beaches, healthier waterways and stronger communities.

This Clean Up Australia Day, don’t just clean up - power the clean-up.

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