Discussion Questions

1. Which state has just announced they will introduce a container deposit scheme?
   
2. How much do you get for every can or bottle recycled?
   
3. What do the kids in the BtN story do with the money raised from recycling bottles and cans?
   
4. Where in Australia is the container deposit scheme already in place?
   
5. Where does rubbish end up if it is not recycled?
   
6. How many drink containers are recycled in South Australia each year?
   
7. What sorts of things are made from the recycled containers?
   
8. Why are some people against the idea?
   
9. What do environmental groups say about the scheme?
   
10. Would you be happy to pay more for drinks that can then be recycled for 10 cents? Why or why not?