NSW Environment Protection Authority is leading a project on behalf of Australian and NZ Environment Ministers and the Heads of EPAs forum (HEPA) to provide feedback on approval processes under Container Deposit Schemes in Australia. All Australian State and Territory environment regulators, the Australian Government, and the New Zealand EPA are members of HEPA.

The objective of the project is to help harmonise Container Deposit Schemes and reduce administrative burden for governments and suppliers.

They have sought Australian Distillers Association feedback to understand our member’s journey through container deposit scheme approval processes, what our pain points are, and hear your views on possible approaches to make it easier for all to interact with CDSs.