RECYCLING

At Coopers, we are committed to sustainability. As signatories to the Australian Packaging Covenant, we support national targets to improve packaging sustainability and recycling outcomes across Australia. We are dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and continually improving the sustainability of our packaging.

Coopers aims to use packaging made primarily from recycled materials and is working towards ensuring all packaging components are reusable, recyclable, or compostable wherever possible. We actively collaborate with packaging suppliers and industry partners to improve packaging design, increase recycled content, and support a circular economy.

As part of this commitment, Coopers maintains closed-loop recycling partnerships with Orora for glass and Opal for cardboard packaging. Glass bottles and cardboard cartons that are damaged during production are collected and returned to these suppliers, where they are recycled and used in the manufacture of new bottles and cartons. This approach helps minimise waste, maximise resource recovery, and keep valuable materials in circulation.

Beyond packaging, we continue to invest in broader sustainability initiatives, including our CO₂ carbon capture plant, which captures and repurposes fermentation gases for use within the brewery. Through ongoing innovation and responsible resource management, we strive to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimise our environmental footprint.

The table below outlines how our packaging can be recycled through either kerbside recycling collections or 10¢ container refund schemes. To help Australians recycle correctly, Coopers uses the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL), which provides clear disposal instructions for each packaging component. By following these labels, consumers can help recover valuable materials, reduce landfill, and support Australia's recycling and circular economy goals.

To learn more about the ARL program, visit Australasian Recycling Label & Recycling Near You

Original Pale Ale

Bottles (375 mL, 750 mL) Cans (375 mL, 440 mL)

Sparkling Ale

Bottles (375 mL, 750 mL) Cans (375 mL, 440 mL)

Mild Ale 3.5%

Bottles (375 mL, 750 mL) Cans (375 mL)

Pacific Pale Ale

Cans (375 mL, 440 mL)

XPA

Cans (375 mL, 440 mL)

Best Extra Stout

Bottles (375 mL, 750 mL) Cans (440 mL)

Dark Ale

Bottles (375 mL) Cans (375 mL)

Australian Lager

Cans (375 mL, 440 mL)

Dry

Bottles (355 mL) Cans (375 mL)

Dry 3.5

Cans (375 mL)

Light

Bottles (355 mL) Cans (375 mL)

Ultra Light

Bottles (355 mL)

Vintage Ale

Bottles (355 mL)

Zero

Cans (375 mL)

Seasonal Release

Cans (375 mL)

COOPERS RECYCLING FAQs

Yes, all bottles, can, multi-packs, bottle caps & cartons are 100% recyclable via kerbside recycling collection. Cans & bottles can be taken to your local collection depot as well to receive a 10c refund.

Visit their website https://www.arl.org.au/ for more information about the scheme, how to read the logos, and a guide to recycling in your local area.

At Coopers, we have a closed-loop recycling system for glass bottles and cartons with suppliers. Any damage occurred during production is sent back to the supplier to make new bottles & cardboard.

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