Don’t Feed the Fill
When you throw away your empty drink containers, you’re feeding the fill. Those 10¢ containers are trapped in landfill, left to slowly decompose. But together, we can save these containers from landfill, and they can go on to live another life.
Every 10¢ container contains the potential to live on again and again. And you have the potential to guarantee your containers won’t go to landfill — and even to donate your refund.
Take the pledge and become a container saver today.
INTRODUCING OUR TRAILBLAZING APP
Download our new container saver tool, the Containers for Change app.
Change Maker Awards
The annual Change Maker Awards is our opportunity to celebrate the Western Australians who go above and beyond to save 10¢ containers from landfill.
Awards are given to schools, community, groups, businesses, individuals, charities, and refund point operators who have embraced Containers for Change and are making a real difference.
Meet the 2022 Change Makers
The second Change Maker Awards was celebrated on Friday 4 November 2022.
More than 600 trailblazers attended, to recognise and congratulate the Western Australians who are championing Containers for Change.
Guests were entertained by MC David Berrie, wowed by the acrobatic skill of the Turning Pointe Performance Academy, and were introduced to everyday champions of Containers for Change via a live Q&A.
The Hon Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Environment and Climate Action, was also in attendance to acknowledge the hard work and success of the Containers for Change network.
A massive thank you to everyone who attended — it truly was a night of celebration and joy.
COMMUNITY GROUP/CHARITY OF THE YEAR- Sponsored by Cleanaway
Finalists:
- Bremer Bay Primary School P&C
- Beaconsfield Primary School P&C Association
- K9 Rescue Group
- Joondalup Lakers Hockey Club
Winner:
Bremer Bay Primary School P&C
SCHOOL OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Veolia
Finalists:
- Albany Secondary Education Support Centre
- Kensington Secondary School
- Kingston Primary School
- Secret Harbour Primary School
Winner:
Albany Secondary Education Support Centre
INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Av partners
Finalists:
- Viktor Strizek: Recycle Man Perth
- Hudson Bardsley: That Kid Kollector
- Pauline Gibb
- Ruby and Ella
Winner:
Viktor Strizek: Recycle Man Perth
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Remondis
Finalists:
- Freshwater Quality Management
- BHP – Containers for Change Initiative
- Proudly Productive Pty Ltd
Winner:
Freshwater Quality Management
VOLUNTEER REFUND POINT OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Liquor Stores Association
Finalists:
- Newdegate Container Exchange
- Gnowangerup Heritage Group Inc
Winner:
Newdegate Container Exchange
SMALL REFUND POINT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by CES
Finalists:
- Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation
- Goomalling Toodyay Containers for Change
- All Good Refund Centre Pty Ltd
- Ethos Recycling
Winner:
Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation
MEDIUM REFUND POINT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by CDS
Finalists:
- MR Refund
- City of Fremantle
- Care for Hedland Environmental Association Inc
- Avonvalley Cash 4 Containers
Winner:
- Mr Refund
LARGE REFUND POINT OPERATOR OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Orora
Finalists:
- Return-It WA
- Community Recycling WA
- City of Stirling Container Refund Centre
- North West Recycling
Winner:
Return-It WA.
CHANGE MAKER OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Coles
Finalists:
- MR Refund
- Albany Secondary Education Support Centre
- Viktor Strizek: Recycle Man Perth
- Return-It WA
Winner:
Albany Secondary Education Support Centre