New South Wales residents have returned more than eight billion containers through the 'return and earn' program over the past five years. 9News
NSW environment minister James Griffin said more than $800 million in refunds has been put back in people's wallets.
"This is a huge win for our environment, with all plastic containers and glass bottles returned being given a new life and turned back into new food and drink containers to go back on our supermarket shelves within weeks. "I love seeing the cans and bottles being recycled instead of being chucked away in the rubbish. It's a great feeling to know that I am doing something good," Birtles said.Eight billion containers have been returned over past five years.
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