Free Fundraiser Number Eight
A reason to drink, perhaps.
Easy free fundraising ideas almost seem like an oxymoron, but I think you’ll agree that this one fits the bill.
The only thing you’ll need for this fundraiser is plenty of enthusiastic volunteers, so bottle drives are especially great as free fundraising ideas for churches and schools because of the large pool of potential helpers.
There are presently 11 states in the US that require retailers to charge a deposit for beverage containers – mostly glass bottles – and give the deposit back to consumers when the bottle is returned.
If you live in one of these states you can help the environment and earn money for your fundraiser or charity simultaneously.
Volunteers simply collect bottles throughout the year either by collecting them as they’re used or by scavenging the roadsides looking for discards.
At only 5 cents per bottle, it may seem like a waste of time and effort, but it can really add up over time. And kids in particular, tend to enjoy collecting them.
Families can collect bottles from their own use and from relatives, and can contact neighbors to get donations. Most people are interested in recycling to some degree, so it’s not hard to find willing donors if you make it easy for them.
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The infographic below shows the impact that you’ll have by recycling glass bottles for your fundraiser.
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