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Thanks to the incredible support of our community during our 2025-26 partnership with Return and Earn, thousands of containers have already been turned into vital funding for research into serious children’s genetic diseases.

We would love for you to continue supporting Children’s Medical Research Institute and Jeans for Genes every time you recycle - it's easy and it makes a real difference.

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200000 REACHED

How to support us through Return and Earn

1. Donate using the Return and Earn App

  • Open the app and tap Charities
  • Search for “Jeans for Genes by Children’s Medical Research Institute”
  • Select Set as payout
  • Scan your app barcode when you return your containers

2. Donate using the charity barcode

  • Screenshot and save the Jeans for Genes charity barcode to your phone
  • Scan it at any Return and Earn machine or depot
NSW


Every 10c refund brings us closer to new discoveries and better treatments for the 1 in 20 children living with a genetic condition.

Together, we can turn containers into cures. Thank you for continuing to support our scientists.

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State-by-State

Below are the barcodes for each state and their respective container refund programs which you can use to support the research at CMRI.

  • NSW Return and Earn

    Use this charity barcode before inserting your containers or donate using the Return and Earn App.

  • QLD/WA Containers for Change

    Use this charity barcode before inserting your containers or donate using the Containers for Change App.

  • TAS

    Use this charity barcode before inserting your containers or donate using the Recycle Rewards App

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