Your guide to using recycling to boost community fundraising 2020

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Hear from industry experts how community groups and grassroots organisations can benefit financially from recycling.

Container deposit schemes (CDS) are now available in almost every state and territory (NSW, QLD, ACT, WA, SA, NT) across Australia. Tasmania and Victoria have made commitments to begin operating them in the coming years.

This not only makes it easier for people to recycle, it also presents an untapped source of funding for not-for-profits and grassroots community organisations.

In this informative session, you will hear from industry and community experts on how charities, community groups and grassroots organisations can benefit financially when bottles, cartons and cans are recycled through container deposit schemes.

From funding disability scooters for people in need, providing high school scholarships, building local Scouts Halls and running youth development programs, our panelists will share the breadth of opportunities they have unlocked by turning what might be considered trash into treasure.

Takeaways

Whether it is funding a community sporting group or raising much-needed support for an important social cause, you will leave this session knowing:

• Tools, tricks and tips to raise revenue

• How to engage your grassroots donor base to collect on your behalf

• The benefits of using CDS to provide ongoing, untied funding for your organisation