By Luka Osborne

Hey legend! So you’ve decided to collect your eligible bottles and cans, that’s awesome, but you’re going to need somewhere to put the goods, let us suggest Envirobank’s own Orange Bags. We’ve specially designed durable, eco-friendly and – may we say stylish – bags to collect your 10-cent eligible bottles and cans.

Fast and safe processing

Ensuring that your Orange bag is secured correctly is essential for our team to safely and quickly count your bottles and cans. Avoid double-knotting the drawstrings, as this requires cutting the bag open, making it unusable for future collections. Follow these simple steps to secure your bag properly.

Fill your Orange bag correctly

Each bag holds approximately 50 eligible bottles and cans, but this can change depending the size. For smooth processing:

• Bottles and cans should be liquid-free, uncrushed and with the barcode intact.
• Don’t overfill bags, and if you’ve got glass bottles, make sure it’s not too heavy.
• Lids should be removed (unless you’re in NSW or VIC, lids can stay on).

Secure your bag the right way

Your bags need to be secure for their pickup or drop-off, so we recommend one of two options:

The pull tab method: use a can ring tab (preferred method)

1. Remove a pull tab from a can.
2. Thread the drawstring through the tab.
3. Push the tab down to cinch the bag closed – no knots needed!
   

The wrap and tuck method

1. Pull the drawstring tight.
2. Wrap the drawstring around the neck of the bag twice.
3. Tuck the end of the drawstring under the loops and pull.

This keeps the bag secure while making it easy to untie, ensuring the bag remains reusable.

Avoid these common mistakes

• Don’t double-knot the drawstrings – it makes the bag unusable.
• Don’t pull the drawstring too tight – our team wears gloves and cannot undo tight knots.
• Don’t leave your bags out in the sun either – the heat and UV will break them down. Keep them under a tarp if you’re leaving them outside.

By following these simple guidelines, you’ll help our team process your containers quickly and safely, while also ensuring your Orange Bag can be used again for future collections. Thank you for making recycling easier!

Order a starter kit

Our Orange bags are available to order from our online store. You can order bags in packs of 10, 25 or 50, delivered straight to your doorstep.

Book a pickup

Once you have a minimum of 250 bottles and cans you can log in to your account to make a booking.

1. Book: Login to your Envirobank Crunch account, select the pickup option, then choose the date that suits you. Enter your details, including your address and the number of Orange bags you have. Our team will take care of the rest.
2. Recycle: Put your eligible bottles and cans in a safe place for us to collect on your chosen day. 
3. Earn: For every eligible container, you receive 10¢, minus a 3¢ per containers service fee.

Sign up for your free Envirobank Crunch account to start your journey to a greener future.

Our 100% Clean Recycling services guarantee that your eligible containers actually get recycled.

By Luka Osborne