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jacqueline-eyers @ 2017.09.02 7:11 AM
It still surprises me that such a simple idea as a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans that was successfully introduced in South Australia forty years ago, is only just starting to be noticed elsewhere. It was introduced to encourage a two-fold benefit a) to stop littering b) to promote recycling Not surprisingly the success has been exceptional, and in many discrete ways encouraged the mindset that has lead to Adelaide now being recognised as one of the world's smart cities.
It still surprises me that such a simple idea as a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans that was successfully introduced in South Australia forty years ago, is only just starting to be noticed elsewhere. It was introduced to encourage a two-fold benefit a) to stop littering b) to promote recycling Not surprisingly the success has been exceptional, and in many discrete ways encouraged the mindset that has lead to Adelaide now being recognised as one of the world's smart cities.
IdeaSpies @ 2017.09.02 7:11 AM
I agree completely! We often hear bad news about South Australia when there's lots of good news that should come from there. Good news about what's happening in Australia often gets reported overseas first. IdeaSpies is seeing it and trying to make it known here. Thanks for helping!
I agree completely! We often hear bad news about South Australia when there's lots of good news that should come from there. Good news about what's happening in Australia often gets reported overseas first. IdeaSpies is seeing it and trying to make it known here. Thanks for helping!
jacqueline-eyers @ 2017.09.02 7:11 AM
South Australia has been quietly positioning itself on the global market as an innovation hub for many years. It is not surprising that the city's penchant for supporting both innovation and entrepreneurship is better known overseas at this stage. I am quite sure that Australia will eventually notice, and kudos to IdeaSpies for facilitating this process.
South Australia has been quietly positioning itself on the global market as an innovation hub for many years. It is not surprising that the city's penchant for supporting both innovation and entrepreneurship is better known overseas at this stage. I am quite sure that Australia will eventually notice, and kudos to IdeaSpies for facilitating this process.
IdeaSpies @ 2017.09.02 7:11 AM
Thanks! It's fun being an Idea Spy! Try it and post an idea...
Thanks! It's fun being an Idea Spy! Try it and post an idea...
ideaspyhenry @ 2019.03.13 7:11 AM
Incredible scheme, its use is spreading in many areas of New South Wales even to this day.
Incredible scheme, its use is spreading in many areas of New South Wales even to this day.
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