The New South Wales government is set to introduce a drinks container deposit scheme, similar to those in the Northern Territory and South Australia, within the next few weeks as part of a plan to clean up the state's beaches and parks.
The full details of the scheme which will provide cash for containers scheme are still being finalised but the ABC has reported that it is likely to feature a rebate of 10 cents per item. The NSW Government has been negotiating with the drinks industry to introduce the system and Environment Minister Rob Stokes said similar…
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