Containers for Change operator wins second AIM award

The not-for-profit running Containers for Change in WA has claimed AIM WA’s top innovation award for coming up with an ‘on-demand’ version of the popular recycling initiative. Subiaco-based Western Australia Return Recycle Renew Limited (WARRRL) took home the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Innovation Excellence gong, alongside 9 other category winners at the Australian Institute of Management WA’s Pinnacle Awards for 2024, on Thursday night. It’s the second Pinnacle award for WARRRL, which launched the aptly-named ‘Collect’ service in February where the group goes to a resident or company’s chosen site, picks up the materials, and takes them away to be recycled in exchange for cash. The Containers for Change scheme launched in 2020 and his since expanded with more than 260 refund points across the State. While its launch was broadly commended at the time, there were questions about the convenience of hauling cans and bottles to refund points in industrial locations. WARRRL chief Tim Cusack said the the group wanted to simplify the process for people. “We’re really excited. It’s a big innovation, and it’s a first for any container scheme in Australia.” Pinnacle Awards Winners 2024: