How your empty bottles can boost Austinmer Beach’s lifesavers

Key points

• Austinmer Surf Life Saving Club has launched a recycling initiative with Coca-Cola to fund essential upgrades. Community members can deposit eligible bottles and cans in marked bins during patrol hours, with refunds contributing to the club's $10,000 target.
• The funds will support critical equipment and maintenance, including an all-terrain vehicle and patrol shed restoration. Coca-Cola is also providing $50,000 in direct funding to enhance operational capabilities.
• This effort aligns with the club's mission to ensure beach safety and foster future lifesavers through its Nippers program.