The state’s popular container refund scheme could be expanded if a new plan gains enough interest from the public. 

Glass wine and spirit bottles would be eligible for refunds under the containers for change program, which has already seen more than 5.5 billion containers recycled through collection points.

The scheme has seen the amount of beverage containers recycled in Queensland grow from 18 per cent to 65 per cent.

“It’s a huge achievement but there’s still more to do,” Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said.

Community consultation will start next month, through to February 2023, while industry will have the opportunity to give feedback on a discussion paper.

“Through that process, we’ll be able to determine not only how Queenslanders want the scheme to be expanded but also when we can roll it out, and how it’ll fit in seamlessly with the current program.

“We want to see any expansion happen as soon as possible, but there will be a lot of work that’ll need to happen behind the scenes to make it happen.”

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