A local kindergarten is taking big steps towards a greener future with their ‘Collect a Can for Compost’ project! The Junior Kinder program has launched an exciting fundraising effort to raise $294. Their goal is to install a compost bin and worm farm right in their yard, giving their sustainability curriculum a fantastic boost.
The project is testament to how Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme can contribute to organisations like kindergartens in reaching their fundraising goals. By setting up a designated collection bin or bag, organisations and community groups, such as this kindergarten can collect eligible containers from their community. They can also join the scheme as donation partners by registering through the CDS Vic website, allowing them to raise funds from the proceeds of container returns.
The project started with a small but impactful step: the kinder teacher began collecting cans and bottles at home, depositing them to kickstart the fundraising with an initial $6.40. In just a few days, they had collected a remarkable 589 cans and bottles, generating $58.90. With this contribution added to the initial deposit, the project is already well on its way to reaching its goal, with only $229.70 left to raise.
A teacher at the kindergarten will then transport them to their nearest Return-It depot in Cranbourne West. This depot offers a quick and efficient way to process drink containers with their new fast-counting machine, the MEGA.
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