WA Environment Minister expands Containers for Change program to include wine bottles
WA Environment Minister Mathew Swinbourn announced the expansion of the Containers for Change program in Parliament on Thursday, despite pushback from wine producers. The initiative will include wine and spirits bottles starting July 1, allowing for an estimated 200 million additional containers to be refunded annually. Swinbourn emphasized the importance of recycling and producer accountability.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC
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