It has been three weeks since the state government implemented the container deposit scheme (CDS) and one Maffra childcare centre has used it to raise funds for a charity.
CDS rewards Victorians with a 10-cent refund for every eligible can, carton and bottle they return to an eligible refund point.
The Duke Street Children’s Centre has been teaching its children about recycling and how products can be reused.
Three students mentioned recyclable drinking containers can be recycled and the money can be donated.
For the last six months the students and their families have been collecting cans and on Tuesday it was taken to the Tambo Recycling Centre in Sale.
The collection was worth $55 and all funds will be given to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Sustainability officer at the Duke Street Children’s Centre Belinda Morgan said she was proud of the kids.
“It’s been amazing and I’m so happy, I just want everyone to know about it,” she said.
“We’re just following the children’s example.”
