What Western Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme Means For Your Business

News — March 25, 2021

What Western Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme Means For Your Business

Western Australia has now joined many fellow Aussie states in implementing a container deposit scheme, as of the 1st of October 2020.

A win for our local waste industry, with the aim being to increase recycling and reduce the amount of can discarded as litter.

Best of all, at Cohesion Labels we have the newly required label artwork ready to go, so any changes needed will be quick and easy for our clients. The question on beverage manufacturers mind is what new labelling rules and regulations will they have to follow to keep this scheme running smoothly (and ensure they are operating legally)? We’ve reviewed the information – Here’s what you need to know!

• Eligible containers must display the scheme refund mark.
• The refund mark must be the same as is used in other states and territories (NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, and the NT).
• The refund mark must state: ’10c refund at collection depots/points in participating State/Territory of purchase’. It is recommended to keep a minimum 3mm ‘free space’ boundary around the refund mark.
• The refund mark must be displayed in a colour and size to ensure it is clear and legible. The numeral ’10’ is recommended to be a minimum of 3mm in height.

There will be a 24-month transitional period following the schemes implementation, in which suppliers may legally supply beverages in containers that do not carry the refund mark.

However, once this time has passed, all eligible containers sold in WA must have a refund mark. Now is a great time to get these changes made, to ensure your customers are aware from the start that they can use your containers as part of this great scheme!

Want to get your labels compliant? Get in touch with us today: sales@cohesionlabels.com.au

For full details on this scheme, check out the DWEAR website: https://dwer.wa.gov.au/cds