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Environmental impact and sustainability sit at the\u00a0centre\u00a0of\u00a0Re.Group’s\u00a0approach to recycling, and Return\u2011It plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0in delivering this through container deposit schemes across Australia. Operating as part of\u00a0Re.Group’s\u00a0national resource recovery network, Return\u2011It works closely with\u00a0Re.Group’s\u00a0recycling facilities, including\u00a0Re.Cycle, to ensure returned containers are responsibly processed,\u00a0recycled,\u00a0and kept in circulation. These integrated systems help close the loop on waste, supporting genuine circular economy outcomes by reducing landfill, recovering valuable\u00a0materials,\u00a0and strengthening local recycling capability. Guided by\u00a0Re.Group’s\u00a0expertise\u00a0in designing, building and operating recycling infrastructure, Return\u2011It contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable future-one container returned through a system built for long\u2011term environmental impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tContainers Recycled by Return-It in Queensland\t<\/h3>\n\t2,443,998,463\n\t

That’s equivalent to:<\/p>\n\t

Water Savings<\/p>\n\t

2,276,682,695 Litres<\/p>\n\t

Energy Savings<\/p>\n\t

528,000\u00a0Gigajoules<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tHere’s What Return-It Has Been Doing to Help the Environment\t<\/h4>\n \n Back to Top\n <\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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