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Green Skills launches Containers for Change in Albany

Green Skills launches Containers for Change in Albany

 

 

 

On October 1st, the Containers for Change launched over 200 depots across Western Australia.
One of these depots is run by Green Skills at 93 Stead Road, Centennial Park.

We hit the ground running, and honestly have not stopped.
It has been fantastic to see so many people sorting, collecting and bringing in their containers for recycling.

So how does it all work?

The consumer gets 10c per eligible container.
Green Skills (or the Operator Refund Point) gets 6c per container for processing.
Essentially, the more containers delivered to a particular Authorised Refund Point on a regular basis, the more people that can be employed.

When is the Green Skills Container Deposit depot at 93 Stead Road, Albany WA open?

  • 9am – 4pm Monday and Friday
  • 10am – 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Closed on Saturday and Public Holidays

Please Note: If you need to drop off outside our regular hours or arrange a pickup please contact Rebecca on 9840 5670 or [email protected]. Please allow a few days for this to be organised as this is based on availability of staff & volunteers

How do I get my money?

There are two ways:

Cash: For a cash refund, you need to wait whilst we sort and count your containers.This can only be done during our set operating hours, and please note: sometimes we only have smaller change if we have been really, really busy!

Scheme ID: To set up a scheme ID, you go to the Containers for Change website. www.containersforchange.com.au.  When you come into the depot, you can leave a bag with your Scheme ID inside and then we have 3 days to count this. When they have been counted you get an email with a breakdown of the types and numbers of different containers you have had counted. In future we will have 24 hr Bag Drop facility where you can drop off these bags outside of our regular opening hours.

What if I want to donate my containers to Green Skills or another charity / community group but I live in another area?

You can donate using the Scheme ID of the organisation or group you wish to donate to.

In the same way that individuals set up a Scheme ID, community groups and fundraising bodies can also set up a Scheme ID.

If you are needing a hand or not sure how to do this, please reach out to Rebecca at the Green Skills depot via email: [email protected]

At the Container Recycling Depot in Albany we also have a list on the board of the Scheme IDs of many local groups and charities. You could add your group to this list and make it easier for people to know how they can donate to your group.

Have you considered how much you could fundraise?
If 50 people donated 20 containers every single week for a year that would be another $5200 of donations received for your cause in 12 months. (Most people tend to donate more than that or are able to pick up 100+ containers at a time simply collecting litter from road sides or the beach! A litter collection spree could fast become a major fundraising event, benefiting you and the environment at the same time)

 

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On October 1st, the Containers for Change launched over 200 depots across Western Australia.
One of these depots is run by Green Skills at 93 Stead Road, Centennial Park.

We hit the ground running, and honestly have not stopped.
It has been fantastic to see so many people sorting, collecting and bringing in their containers for recycling.

So how does it all work?

The consumer gets 10c per eligible container.
Green Skills (or the Operator Refund Point) gets 6c per container for processing.
Essentially, the more containers delivered to a particular Authorised Refund Point on a regular basis, the more people that can be employed.

When is the Green Skills Container Deposit depot at 93 Stead Road, Albany WA open?

  • 9am – 4pm Monday and Friday
  • 10am – 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Closed on Saturday and Public Holidays

Please Note: If you need to drop off outside our regular hours or arrange a pickup please contact Rebecca on 9840 5670 or [email protected]. Please allow a few days for this to be organised as this is based on availability of staff & volunteers

How do I get my money?

There are two ways:

Cash: For a cash refund, you need to wait whilst we sort and count your containers.This can only be done during our set operating hours, and please note: sometimes we only have smaller change if we have been really, really busy!

Scheme ID: To set up a scheme ID, you go to the Containers for Change website. www.containersforchange.com.au.  When you come into the depot, you can leave a bag with your Scheme ID inside and then we have 3 days to count this. When they have been counted you get an email with a breakdown of the types and numbers of different containers you have had counted. In future we will have 24 hr Bag Drop facility where you can drop off these bags outside of our regular opening hours.

What if I want to donate my containers to Green Skills or another charity / community group but I live in another area?

You can donate using the Scheme ID of the organisation or group you wish to donate to.

In the same way that individuals set up a Scheme ID, community groups and fundraising bodies can also set up a Scheme ID.

If you are needing a hand or not sure how to do this, please reach out to Rebecca at the Green Skills depot via email: [email protected]

At the Container Recycling Depot in Albany we also have a list on the board of the Scheme IDs of many local groups and charities. You could add your group to this list and make it easier for people to know how they can donate to your group.

Have you considered how much you could fundraise?
If 50 people donated 20 containers every single week for a year that would be another $5200 of donations received for your cause in 12 months. (Most people tend to donate more than that or are able to pick up 100+ containers at a time simply collecting litter from road sides or the beach! A litter collection spree could fast become a major fundraising event, benefiting you and the environment at the same time)

 

Denmark Tip Shop closed until further notice due to COVID-19 trading restrictions – reopening soon!

Dear Denmark Tip Shop customers and valued visitors – We greatly regret having to close the Tip Shop during this COVID-19 epidemic period. Green Skills assures you that we will reopen as soon as the Federal Government lifts the current restrictions placed on non-essential business trading. Our staff and customer’s safety is our primary concern and because we can’t ensure social distancing protocols as required under government regulations, we have decided that it is the right thing to do to close the Tip Shop. PLEASE do not throw away those items that you would otherwise donate to the Tip Shop but keep them in storage to donate to us when we reopen. We will be relying on our Denmark community’s support to help us re-build our Tip Shop into the thriving community business that it has been and will be as soon as we reopen. PLEASE do not leave any items at the Tip Shop gates, as we are not accepting goods at this time, and items left will just become a mess for someone to have to clean up when we open the gates to you all again. We will keep you posted on when we hope to reopen, but until we hear from the government, we can’t give any definite reopening date at this time, but keep an eye on the website because we hope that we will reopen soon.

Green Skills thanks you for your valued support to date, and we look forward to reopening our Tip Shop in the near future and re-building to normal activity when these difficult times are over.

Farewell Aline

It’s a sad day for the Perth Office as Aline says goodbye to Green Skills for the last time.

Aline has been a part of Green Skills since 2001 and in the last few years made an outstanding impact with her hugely popular Bees Wax Wraps workshops and Modern Cloth Nappies projects.

Her warmth and enthusiasm was infectious and the Perth Office will not be the same without her.

All the best for the future Aline. We are sure you’ll do amazing things.

Sustainable Community Festival 21st March

Sustainable Community Festival 21st March

The 2020 Sustainable Community Festival in Albany is shaping up to be an absolutely amazing event.
Green Skills are welcoming new supporter Sustain: Community Food Events Food for Thought Festival PLUS the City of Albany South West Street Fest in addition to the Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre Harmony Day.

West Australia’s premier sustainable living event has evolved to include cultural diversity and sustainable economies, held in the Albany Town Square during Harmony week on Saturday 21st March.

York Street will be buzzing with everything from:

  • local markets
  • a cultural array of music
  • kids activities
  • street food
  • Hands-on workshops for both kids and adults
  • presentations on everything from gardening, re-gen Ag and the Regional School Cook-off
  • and more

Leading the presentations will be Sabrina Hahn.

Sabrina is a whole lot of Hort with Heart – a master gardener, horticultural professional, award winning radio presenter and writer. She has passion for the creation of sustainable landscapes that make cities more live-able. Her aim is to educate listeners in the importance of creating biodiversity in their own backyards. She believes that the diminishing green spaces in urban areas are making our cities sterile hot spots. Urban gardens play a vital role in returning biodiversity into our cities and offering people a space for physical and mental well-being.

You won’t want to miss this event. Mark it in your diary NOW!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/227-york-st-albany-wa-6330-australia/sustainable-community-festival/1244045182458605/