Recycle & Rescue: SES Emerald
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In the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, the volunteers at Emerald State Emergency Service (SES) are known for answering the call when storms hit, trees fall, and emergencies strike. But ...
Bottles, Bins, and Big Hearts: Mt Martha Rotary
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In the scenic coastal town of Mount Martha, tucked away on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, a grassroots movement quietly took off in late 2023 - one that would transform bottles and ...
10 Cents Saving Victoria’s Wild Places: Bush Heritage Australia
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It's amazing what 10 cents can do. Through the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), everyday Victorians are not only keeping litter out of the environment-they're helping protect some of ...
From Containers to Car Keys: How One Woman is Driving Change in Springvale
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In Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Ana is turning bottles and cans into something far more valuable-a brighter future. Thanks to the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), Ana has found a ...
Rob’s Recycling Mission: From Dealership Bins to Life-Changing Donations
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Rob has always been the kind of person who shows up when it counts. A long-time volunteer firefighter, he spent years on the frontlines-raising funds, fighting fires, and helping his ...
A New Year, A New Start: How Two Mates Are Turning Bottles Into Hope
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When most people were still recovering from New Year's celebrations, Leigh and Brad were already making moves-big ones. On January 4th, the two friends from Melbourne's east set out on ...