Of course it would be ridiculous to expect that CDL could be introduced without causing at least a small change to our daily lives. But some change must be expected if we are to create jobs, minimise our environmental impact, reduce prices and improve our quality of life. The fact that CDL receives such a high level of community support is testimony to the fact that its benefits far outweigh any inconvenience it may cause.

The opportunity we now have to introduce CDL is timely, given that New South Wales is in the midst of a waste crisis. The fact that CDL offers solutions to so many other serious problems facing our society makes its introduction all the more urgent. The overwhelming case in its favour, presented in this report, is sure to have left many readers feeling that any further delay to its introduction would be grossly irresponsible. Besides showing callous regard for the environment it would demonstrate an unwillingness to act in the best interests of the unemployed.

CDL is an excellent example of an economically viable system which creates employment and protects the environment. And, contrary to the unfounded claims of industry, it achieves these desirable goals while delivering products to the community just as productively and inexpensively as the more mechanised processes which have caused so many employment, environmental, economic and social problems.

The beverage and container manufacturing industries have had us blindly serving their interests for far too long. With South Australia having benefited from CDL for the past 15 years, the introduction of CDL in NSW is long overdue.