B-cycle Retailer Forums

A reminder to B-cycle accredited retailers to save the dates for our upcoming Retailer Forums:

Thursday 23rd May,  9 – 1pm, Sustainability Victoria, Melbourne.

Thursday 30 May, 9 – 1pm, GreenTech Hub, Circular Quay, Sydney.

B-cycle will provide a comprehensive update of the B-cycle Scheme and an opportunity for networking and discussion. Retailers will be encouraged to share their perspectives, insights and challenges, helping to shape the evolution of the Scheme and ensure its efficacy and relevance within the ever-changing retail landscape.

Speakers and agenda to come.

RSVP to contact@bsc.org.au by 10 May 2024.

For more information, contact Melissa@bsc.org.au

B-cycle Update Webinars

Did you miss out on our recent webinar update on the B-cycle Scheme? During this webinar CEO Libby Chaplin discussed the recently announced scheme review as well as other milestone B-cycle updates. Not to worry, click below to access the recording of the session.

Be sure you don't miss out on the next ones, Libby will be presenting further updates on the 20th of May and 5th of June. We will share links to these events shortly.

If you have any further questions regarding anything mentioned in the presentation please email contact@bsc.org.au

We Want to Hear from You!

Fill Out the B-cycle Retailer Survey Below

The BSC team would be grateful for 10 minutes of your time to complete the B-cycle 2024  Retailer Survey.

We strive to continually improve and would value a quick pulse check on how B-cycle is working for you.  Survey results will also help inform the agenda at our upcoming Retailer Forums. 

The survey closes on Friday 10th May.

Thanks for your time and continued engagement. Any questions can be directed to melissa@bsc.org.au or contact@bsc.org.au. 

Introducing a Fresh Face To The BSC Team

Warwick Baum joins the BSC team as our new part-time Administration Assistant!

Warwick grew up on a farm in Central Victoria, attended agricultural college and began his career operating a successful dairy business. Following 15 years in the dairy industry, Warwick transitioned to the vocational education and training sector to pursue his passion for supporting employers and young people in their first careers as apprentices and trainees.

He joins BSC as our administration assistant and brings a wealth of knowledge about remote and regional communities. He looks forward to helping drive forward a circular economy for batteries in Australia. 

B-cycle Attending Events in May

On the 9th of May BSC CEO Libby Chaplin will be presenting this Thursday at the Australian Product Stewardship Forum. The discussions will inspire and challenge businesses and governments on what they can do to ensure that products placed on the Australian market are more sustainable and less harmful to the environment and society. 

We'll also be at Waste 2024 in Coffs Harbour from 14 - 16 May, talking about how product stewardship is being managed across several industries in Australia.

Don't hesitate to come and say hello! Follow our LinkedIn for further updates on our CEO Libby Chaplin's movements at these events.

Update on The B-cycle Scheme Review

BSC is in the process of refining the Scheme Review modelling and seeking initial feedback from the Board and the ACCC. More information will be provided at the B-cycle Update Webinars on 20th May and 5th June, and face-to-face consultations will follow.

The Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) announced the review of B-cycle in April, to ensure the Scheme continues to evolve, be effective and create greater outcomes across the sector as a whole.

B-safety Tip!

Button batteries can lurk in unexpected corners of your home, often in spots you don't typically check. It's crucial to stay vigilant about these hidden hazards, especially in items frequently handled by kids and pets.

In Australia, an estimated 20 children per week present to a hospital emergency department suspected of having ingested or inserted a button battery.

When it's time to replace batteries, be sure to do so on a high surface, safely out of reach of little ones. Quickly tape the terminals and store them in a non-airtight glass container until you can drop them off at your nearest B-cycle Drop-off point. Taping used button batteries makes them harder to swallow and reduces the severity of internal injury.

Check out our Facebook for more information on where these batteries could be hiding throughout your home.

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