Cash for Cans Controversy As Scheme Moves One Step Closer

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Many of the bottles and cans people buy have a 5 cent redeemable voucher attached. But unfortunately for most Australians they are unable to redeem a refund – unless, of course, they live in South Australia. That may soon change with the State and Federal Environment Ministers agreeing yesterday to revisit plans for a national container recycling scheme. But the idea is not without its critics and is drawing fierce heat from the Food and Beverage Industry.

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