By Carol Fung

In the hospitality industry, every dollar counts. Restaurant and bar owners are always looking for ways to cut costs, increase revenue, and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. One often-overlooked strategy is implementing a Container Deposit Scheme recycling program — a solution that benefits both the environment and your bottom line. Envirobank’s 100% Clean Recycling Pickup Service makes reaching sustainability goals and managing 10¢ recyclables easy and profitable, as Colombo Social has experienced firsthand.

Colombo Social: making recycling simple and beneficial

Colombo Social, a Sydney-based restaurant with a strong social mission, has added Envirobank’s recycling service to their business model, finding it incredibly straightforward and impactful.

“We just fill up the bin, book a pickup, and we’re done,” says the team at Colombo Social. “We collect around 150 bottles and cans each week. It’s a little bit of extra work, but it makes a big difference.”

The key benefit is the ease of use. The team don’t have to worry about trips to an RVM kiosk, depot or additional logistics. The process involves simply separating their 10¢ bottles and cans throughout restaurant service and setting it aside till they’re ready to book a pickup.

Turning waste into a revenue stream, without extra complexity

Restaurant and bar owners are often surprised by how much they can earn from recycling. Whether you collect 150 or 500 containers a week, it adds up. With Envirobank, you’re paid for every eligible 10¢ container you recycle. This approach to recycling aligns not only with sustainability goals but also provides a steady flow of additional income in an industry with tight margins.

Waste is inevitable in the hospitality industry, but it doesn’t have to be a cost. With Envirobank, you get paid to recycle. Every eligible container comes with a 10¢ “cashback” refund incentive, turning your recycling into an additional revenue stream.

With pickup services in Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, NSW’s Central Coast, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Greater Sydney, Greater Melbourne, and Greater Bendigo, you can focus on running your business while Envirobank handles the recycling logistics.

Recycling without the hassle

Envirobank’s 100% Clean Recycling Pickup Service is designed to minimise the effort for business owners. “It’s a little bit of extra work, but it makes a big difference,” says Colombo Social. This sums up the beauty of the service — it’s simple, requires minimal adjustments, and fits seamlessly into the daily operations of a busy business.

Join the movement: support social and environmental change

Envirobank’s mission goes beyond helping businesses recycle. By diverting waste from landfills, we’re contributing to a circular economy and supporting social change. Colombo Social’s efforts, for example, allow them to give back to the community by providing meals to those in need, showing how environmental initiatives can drive social good too.

When you partner with Envirobank, you’re not just improving your business’s environmental impact — you’re tapping into a new revenue stream that supports both environmental and social goals.

Get started today

Ready to make a positive change? By signing up, you’ll not only reduce waste and create a new revenue stream, but also demonstrate to your customers that your business is committed to making a real difference.

Turn your restaurant’s waste into a valuable resource. Let’s work together to make your business greener and more financially sustainable!

Sign up today to start making an impact: Envirobank Pickup Service.

“It’s a little bit of extra work, but it makes a big difference.” – Colombo Social

If you’re a business, school, club, or household looking to recycle responsibly and get your 10¢ refunds, Envirobank’s 100% Clean Recycling Pickup Service is the way to go. Simply create a free Envirobank account and book a pickup.

Sign up for a free account and join our 100% Clean Recycling movement! From your account, you can book a pickup.

By Carol Fung