Cobh locals can support groups and charities via Re-turn points

A pilot scheme bringing together a range of businesses in the Cobh and Harbour area aims to encourage people to bring plastic bottles to Re-turn points in their area, and support local groups and charities in the process.

Cobh and Harbour Chamber, through a Joint Sustainability Council initiative with their counterparts in Mallow, launched the pilot scheme which sees Re-turn collection points for recyclable cans and bottles at eight venues in the harbour town.

These will be located at the AIB Bank, Cobh and Harbour Chamber, Cobh Community Hospital, Cobh Heritage Centre, The Commodore Hotel, Doyle Shipping Group, Wilson’s Pharmacy, and Keen on Sport.

Proceeds from the deposit return points will benefit Cobh Tidy Towns, Fota Wildlife Park, and Cobh Community Hospital.

Cobh and Harbour Chamber president Toddy Stafford said using the scheme would create “a powerful ripple effect”.

“Not only does it help keep Cobh clean and green, but when those deposits are donated to local charities, it directly supports the heart of our community,” he said, describing it as a “win for the environment as well as the people of the Cobh and Harbour region.”