Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) has partnered with the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) to step up recycling efforts in the state’s sporting sector. This collaboration seeks to engage sports clubs, stadiums, and facilities in reducing waste and fostering a circular economy.
As part of the partnership, CDS Vic will take part in the SEA Summit 2025 on 14 May. The summit will bring together leaders from sport and sustainability to discuss strategies for waste reduction and highlight how the container deposit scheme can help.
Jim Round, CEO of scheme coordinator Vic Return, said the initiative aligns sustainability with community engagement. “Sport has the power to unite communities, and through this partnership with the Sports Environment Alliance, we’re making sustainability a key part of that connection,” he said.
He added that many local sports clubs in Victoria are already working with CDS Vic, and this initiative will strengthen collaboration with those managing sports facilities. “By making small changes at clubs and stadiums, we can create lasting environmental benefits on a larger scale,” he said.
SEA CEO Adam Cheyne said sport can lead by example in sustainability. “Working with CDS Vic helps more clubs and venues tap into the scheme’s benefits, ensuring recyclable materials are reused while supporting grassroots sport,” he said.
CDS Vic and SEA aim to inspire the sporting community to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a cleaner environment.
