Battery Stewardship BSC Communiques

In this edition we share information on sessions for Drop off points to prepare for the B-cycle Scheme, we provide a summary and slides on the B-cycle rebate zones and we share information on the management…

In this issue we have important information for importers and retailers preparing to participate in the B-cycle Scheme, updates for B-cycle collection and recycling network accreditation, final stages of our B-cycle Communication Plan, we update you…

BSC has now unveiled our new look public program called B-cycle. The launch of B-cycle provides an important opportunity to encourage new industry participants such as household battery importers, manufacturers, recyclers, and retailers to join the…

In this months Communique we announce an exciting new brand and website, BSC Pre-qualification program gets underway, International Advisory Panel is appointed, the proposed performance measurement framework is out for comment, and we share fact sheets…

Join 200+ delegates already registered at the ICBR conference and exhibition to be held live and virtually in Geneva from 22 to 24 September 2021. Click here to read the communique…

30 July 2021 – Today the Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management announced that the Battery Stewardship Scheme has been accredited by the Australian Government as a Voluntary Product Stewardship Arrangement. Click here to…

In this months Communique we introduce you to the BSC Board, BSC new employee Jade Barnaby and newly appointed marketing and branding agency – Republic of Everyone and The Bravery.  We also share our Industry Readiness…

Providing members and industry with confirmation of the Scheme commencement is vitally important to provide sufficient notice for preparation. The BSC can now confirm that the Scheme Launch will occur in January 2022 with levy payments…

BSC Fact Sheets now on the Web The BSC has released a series of informative Fact Sheets to explain different aspects of the Scheme. Click here to read the Communique.

23 April, 2021 The Minister for the Environment the Hon. Sussan Ley today announced $1M funding for the development and implementation of the BSC’s Battery Stewardship Scheme. Click here to read the Communique

As we move into 2021 BSC is excited to see our membership swell with some important key players in the scheme. We are also please to announce the appointment of Brett Buckingham as Director – Engagement and…

Energizer and Duracell commit to joining the Scheme BSC is pleased to report to members that Energizer and Duracell have confirmed that they will participate in the Battery Stewardship Scheme developed by the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC).  Click here…

As you may be aware, as a public company limited by guarantee, Battery Stewardship Council Limited (BSC) is required to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) within 5 months of the end of our financial year,…

BSC Webinar Announcement Following the recent authorisation of the Scheme by the ACCC, the BSC is moving into the operational design phase.   BSC is pleased to announce two webinars to update members of the status of the Scheme and…

ACCC Authorisation granted Battery Stewardship Council welcomes ACCC authorisation for an industry-led battery stewardship scheme. Click here to read the BSC Communique.

ACCC Authorisation Draft Determination Issued – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft determination in respect of the application for authorisation lodged by the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) on 18 March 2020….

ACCC Application Update BSC is pleased to provide an update on the ACCC process.

ACCC Application Lodged BSC is pleased to announce lodgement of our application to the ACCC for authorisation to the Battery Stewardship Scheme. To read about the latest media and to view the application click here.