Supermarket chain Iceland has racked up more than 300,000 recycled bottles from a reverse vending machine trial in Northern Ireland. The inspiration for the machines arose from England’s announcement of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as a way to counter plastic, glass and metal waste.
Each machine may offer different incentives, but the end goal remains the same: eliminate single-use plastic waste by making recycling easier for consumers. It can take a sizeable amount off people’s final shopping bill too, with Sainsbury’s paying up to £25 to those who recycle plastic and metal cans.
Meanwhile, Hackney Council in London has claimed to be the first local authority to install a reverse vending machine as it tries to boost recycling rates in flats and on housing estates.
The machine, which has been supplied by Unisan for the three-month trial, has been installed on an estate in Hoxton. Residents will receive vouchers in exchange for depositing cans and plastic bottles.
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Supermarket chain Iceland has racked up more than 300,000 recycled bottles from a reverse vending machine trial in Northern Ireland. The inspiration for the machines arose from England’s announcement of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as a way to counter plastic, glass and metal waste.
Each machine may offer different incentives, but the end goal remains the same: eliminate single-use plastic waste by making recycling easier for consumers. It can take a sizeable amount off people’s final shopping bill too, with Sainsbury’s paying up to £25 to those who recycle plastic and metal cans.
Meanwhile, Hackney Council in London has claimed to be the first local authority to install a reverse vending machine as it tries to boost recycling rates in flats and on housing estates.
The machine, which has been supplied by Unisan for the three-month trial, has been installed on an estate in Hoxton. Residents will receive vouchers in exchange for depositing cans and plastic bottles.