Community impact

Every 10-cent container tells a story

Across Queensland, thousands of individuals, community groups, charities, schools and businesses are turning empty containers into real change.

Your impact

Since 2018, Queenslanders have donated millions to charities through Containers for Change member numbers. And that’s just what we can measure — with more than 70% of customers choosing cash refunds, the real impact is even bigger.

Here’s a look at the people and organisations behind some of the scheme’s most remarkable stories.

Change Makers
The personal stories behind Containers for Change
Young Change Makers
Kids who collect
Events
From music festivals to sold-out stadiums
Charities & Community Groups
Turning containers into ongoing fundraising
Businesses
Queensland organisations making change
Schools
Teaching the next generation why recycling matters