Partnering for sustainable change

A new initiative in our Queensland retirement villages is making it easier for residents to recycle and contribute to causes that matter to them.

Thanks to a partnership between the retirement living team and Containers for Change QLD, every village in Queensland now has dedicated bins for recycling their containers and bottles.

The residential care central catering team is also participating in this joint collaboration between our retirement living and sustainability teams.

Funds raised from recycling will be donated to local community groups and charities nominated by residents, including Wounded Heroes Australia which supports veterans and their families in need.

Jon Kirkman, Director of Operations – North RL, said the state-wide initiative was the first of its kind in the industry, making it easier for residents to recycle while reducing the administrative burden for individuals and villages.

“We’re thrilled to launch our Queensland-wide partnership with Containers for Change, engaging residents in a movement to transform waste into impact,” he said.

“Drink containers are one of the most common forms of litter and by returning them through this program, residents are diverting waste from landfill and raising funds for social impact projects that benefit the wider community.

“As Bolton Clarke continues to build its sustainability approach, it’s inspiring to see village residents leading the way – proving that small actions can create powerful change.”

Delivery of the bins began earlier this month, with a celebration held at Moreton Shores village to mark the launch of the partnership.

Watch a video from the launch event.

Banner image: Celebrations at Moreton Shores village to mark our new partnership with Containers for Change QLD.
Inline image: The initiative is a joint collaboration between our retirement living and sustainability teams.