Drink companies intensify lobbying of NSW MPs over cash-for-cans deposit scheme

Alcohol and soft-drink companies have been aggressively lobbying state MPs over the cash-for-cans scheme up to twice a week, concerned NSW and Victoria are considering joining forces to introduce a joint recycling scheme.
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and other MPs confirmed the beverage industry – including Lion, Carlton & United Breweries and Coca-Cola Amatil – had ”ramped up” their lobbying in recent months.  Sydney Morning Herald – Read more…