date:Aug 10, 2012
The container tax refers to the National Drink Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) where a 10-cent deposit will be placed on every bottle or can of milk, water, fruit juice, soft drink, wine or beer.
In a report last week, the environment lobby group Boomerang Alliance said South Australian and Northern Territory consumers are being charged up to 24 cents more per container by Coca-Cola than in other states.
Consumer advantage?
Three of the largest beverage manufacturers in the country are taking