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Five organisations to support this Clean Up Australia Day
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?
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.
Queenslanders smash records with biggest month and week in the scheme’s history
In December 2025, the state celebrated not one, but two major milestones in the history of Containers for Change: the biggest week and the biggest month ever recorded.
It’s raining cans and dogs: Schnauzer Rescue Queensland turns recycling into rescue
What if your empty cans and bottles could help a schnauzer find its forever home? Well, they absolutely can. Across Queensland, everyday locals are helping Schnauzer Rescue Queensland turn recycling into real-life rescue stories by donating their Bincoin refunds to the cause.
The Exchange Shed Jimboomba celebrates $10 million returned to local community
The Exchange Shed in Jimboomba has just celebrated a major milestone, with $10 million in container refunds returned to the local community after 100 million containers were returned through the depot.
Meet Bruce Ferguson: The Port Douglas recycler who’s raised $32,000 for his community
At 84 years young, Bruce is a Port Douglas local who’s showing Queenslanders just how powerful one person’s efforts can be.
Since December 2022, Bruce has returned an incredible 324,000 containers through Containers for Change - adding up to $32,000 in 10-cent refunds for his community.
School Lunchbox Drinks: Which Containers Can Earn 10 Cents?
School's back and so is Bincoin! Turns out some lunchbox drinks aren’t just tasty, they’re eligible for a 10-cent refund. Here’s a handy guide so you know which containers make the cut.
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