Container Return Scheme Update

On behalf of the NZBC, hashtag#ClarkeTruscott, will be presenting an update on the hashtag#ContainerReturnScheme (CRS) via webinar on 5th September, NZT 10.00am. Clarke will be supported by hashtag#ShannonDohertyAndall, Sustainability Manager for the hashtag#AustralianBeveragesCouncil (ABCL), This webinar will provide a learning platform to people new and familiar to this subject and it will also refresh our current industry position with the CRS.

Clarke is a leading expert in container return scheme design and operations. He has been active in policy discussions on the design of a potential New Zealand scheme since 2017 and has previously represented the NZBC in the formal scheme co-design process.

Shannon has been the Australian Beverages Council’s Sustainability Manager for three years. In this role she assists members of all sizes meet their environmental and sustainability goals. She also assists them navigating Australia’s various container deposit schemes. Prior to joining ABCL Shannon worked on sustainable packaging products for the food, drink, and pharmaceutical industries.