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Two million Return and Earn containers donated to Jeans for Genes

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Over $210,000 has been raised to support scientific research into treatments and cures for children’s genetic conditions, thanks to Return and Earn recyclers.

Recyclers embraced the Jeans for Genes fundraising campaign, sharing the 10c refund from more than 2 million containers during the six-month campaign.

The money raised by recycling eligible drink containers through Return and Earn will be used to fund research by Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI), the team behind Jeans for Genes, who aim to make the incurable, curable.

Currently, 1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease.

Some of CMRI’s recent achievements include being part of a world-first gene therapy trial which is giving hope for families living with rare genetic conditions and finding a promising new way to treat some of the most aggressive children’s cancers.

The donations from Return and Earn recyclers will continue to support research into conditions such as cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and cancer.

Return and Earn has become a key fundraising channel for many charities and community groups in NSW. 

Return and Earn is a NSW Government initiative delivered in partnership between the NSW Environment Protection Authority, scheme coordinator Exchange for Change and network operator TOMRA Cleanaway. 

For more information visit: www.returnandearn.org.au

Quotes attributable to Professor Roger Reddel, Director, Children’s Medical Research Institute:

“This support means the world to our researchers.

“Every donation is an investment in humanity - removing waste from landfill while supporting world-leading research being done in our labs to help sick children with serious and life-threatening genetic conditions.

“To everyone who contributed, big or small - thank you! Every donation brings us a step closer to developing treatments and cures for children and families facing some of the most devastating and challenging conditions which currently have few or no treatment options.’’

Quotes attributable to Danielle Smalley, CEO, scheme coordinator Exchange  

for Change:  

“Children’s health and the environment both win from this incredible fundraising campaign.

“Donating recyclable bottles and cans is an accessible way the community can support causes they are passionate about, like Jeans for Genes.

“All refund donations, large and small, add up to make a big difference to charities and organisations while also keeping the environment clean and recycling bottles, cans and cartons back into new drink containers.”

Quotes attributable to James Dorney, CEO, network operator TOMRA Cleanaway: 

“I’m so pleased that recyclers have given such great support to the Jeans for Genes campaign, it’s truly an amazing effort.

“NSW recyclers love Return and Earn and appreciate how simple it is to donate refunds to their favourite charity and community group via the Return and Earn app.

“There’s nothing that makes us feel more proud as network operator for Return and Earn than a partnership as successful as this.”

 

CMRI supporter case study – Marjo Hallowell

Champion recycler Marjo Hallowell helps power the work of Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) scientists with recyclable Return and Earn bottles and cans.  

Known fondly as 'Marjo from Bargo', Marjo has been raising funds for CMRI since 2017.

To date, Marjo has raised over $25,000 through Return and Earn, recycling an astounding 250,000 eligible bottles and cans. At the campaign’s closing celebration, Marjo reached this remarkable milestone when she was presented with two final containers, marking her 250,000th item recycled.

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