Cricket Victoria Partners with Container Deposit Scheme: A Step Towards Sustainable Cricket
Cricket Victoria has announced a significant partnership with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), aiming to enhance sustainability within the sport. This collaboration aligns with the global Green Sports Day 2025, underscoring the commitment of Australian sports to environmental responsibility.
A Strategic Partnership for Sustainability
The partnership between Cricket Victoria and the CDS is designed to reduce waste and promote recycling across cricket venues in Victoria. By integrating CDS infrastructure, such as reverse vending machines, into facilities like the CitiPower Centre at Junction Oval, the initiative encourages players, staff, and fans to recycle beverage containers, earning a 10-cent refund per eligible item.
This move is part of Cricket Victoria's broader strategy to implement sustainable practices across its operations, aligning with the Victorian Cricket Infrastructure Strategy. The strategy emphasizes the development of multi-use facilities and the adoption of environmentally friendly practices to ensure the long-term viability of cricket in the state.
Green Sports Day 2025: A Global Movement
Today marks Green Sports Day 2025, a global initiative that encourages sports organizations to take action on climate and environmental sustainability. From grassroots clubs to elite stadiums, the sporting community is turning green—literally—with venues lit up in support of the cause and clubs rolling out new sustainability initiatives.
Cricket Victoria's partnership with the CDS exemplifies how sports organizations can leverage their platforms to drive environmental change. By participating in Green Sports Day, Cricket Victoria not only contributes to global sustainability efforts but also sets a precedent for other sports organizations to follow.
Looking Ahead
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Cricket Victoria plans to expand the integration of CDS infrastructure into more venues across the state. This initiative aims to make recycling more accessible and encourage positive environmental behaviors among the cricket community.
For more information on how to participate in the Container Deposit Scheme or to find a reverse vending machine near you, visit cdsvic.org.au.