http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php The latest Reverse Vending news and updates http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:22 +0000 Cheaper bus travel is on offer to users of Scotland's first reverse vendingrecycling scheme, launched by bus company Stagecoach and Aberdeenshire Council.More >> Commuters can collect a Stagecoach green point for every drinks cans or plastic bottle they recycle using the machine. These points can be redeemed for discounted bus travel and other offers. A total of 50 green points entitles the holder to a 20p bus travel voucher, while 100 points equals a 50p discount voucher. Stagecoach operates around 200 buses across Aberdeenshire. More >> The reverse vending recycling machine has been introduced at the Ellon Park and Ride facility, which is used by 123,500 people every year.More >> Stagecoach group chief executive Brian Souter said: "Climate change is a major issue for our customers and we are delighted to work with Aberdeenshire Council and the Reverse Vending Corporation[which makes the machines] on an innovative project that is a first for Scotland http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:22 +0000 Eastgate Shopping Centre have taken delivery of a Brand New reVend 370 Reverse Vending Recycling Machine. The Eastgate Shopping Centre – Basildon – Essex, have installed a brand new “reVend 370 Reverse Vending Recycling Machine Catering staff now simply put bottles and cans into the reVend 370 Reverse Vending Recycling machine which automatically separates materials into containers. More>> The collected material is then baled and sent to be recycled. The material is guaranteed not to go to expensive and “environmentally unfriendly” landfill sites.More>> Sue Marsh , Eastgate's Food Terrace Manager with her staff had to manually collect up to 1000 PET bottles and cans every day, including weekends, then sort, bag and store the used beverage containers outside awaiting collection. Already cited as "Best Practice" in a UK Shopping Centre , http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:59:45 +0000 Eagle Eye the Official Magazine of RAF Brampton and RAF Wyton Keen recyclers will be rewarded with cheaper bus travel in an initiative that is aimed at cutting landfill and encouraging more people to use public transport. Commuters who take the time to deposit used drink cans and used plastic bottles in a hi-tech reverse vending recycling machine willl get "green points" for every item they recycle. http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:59:11 +0000 Over a million students will have seen environmental best-practice in place as a result of 79 Unions entering into these awards. The Sound Environmental Impact Award is a scheme that ranks student unions by their environmental achievements, encouraging the sharing of best practice and innovation.Reading University Students' Union won the Silver Standard award for initiatives such as replacing all the lighting in its night club with energy efficient lighting and the purchase of a Reverse vending machine. This 'green machine' encourages students to recycle by giving them money off vouchers when they recycle bottles and cans using the machine. President of Reading University Students' Union Rhiannon Horsley said: It's fantastic that we've been recognized for all the hard work we do to promote responsible drinking as we put a lot of energy into creating a safe, comfortable drinking environment". The Sound Environmental Impact scheme has helped us to continually improve our environmental performance, learn from other best practice and develop our own initiatives. http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:58:39 +0000 While we typically think of vending machines as dispensers, there are reverse vending machines that take your stuff instead of giving it to you, in exchange for cash of course. Reverse Vending Machines are a great component of the green trend, because they encourage people to recycle their plastic, aluminum and glass drink containers once they're finished with them. With Reverse Vending Machines, you can purchase a drink from one vending machine, and get some cash back at the next for your empty drink container. Reverse Vending Corporation, based out of the UK, is one of the leading providers of Reverse Vending Machines. Their machines identify and sort the type of container deposited, and provide the user a refund for their container based on identification. Better yet, the Reverse Vending Machines also sort and compact the recyclable materials deposited. More >> http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:58:06 +0000 Following the successful installation at Ellon Park and Ride, Pam Walker, Aberdeenshire Council Waste Management Officer placed an order for the FR600 Reverse Vending Recycling machine providing further evidence of Scotland and the Council's commitment to reverse vending recycling to help the environment. The recycling machine automatically accepts, collects and statistically records Used Beverage Containers – PET bottles and cans - ready for the national recycling chain. The FR600 Reverse Vending Recycling machine automatically issues an “incentive reward voucher” for each used plastic bottle or used beverage can received. A real WIN – WIN situation for the environment & Scotland http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:57:32 +0000 Blackpool and The Fylde College is one of the largest colleges in the country.The Reverse Vending Machine was installed in the brand new Palatine Building in Palatine Road, Blackpool. Pamela Reynolds, Sustainability Officer at Blackpool and The Fylde College said “This is the “First reVend Reverse Vending Recycling Machine to be installed in Lancashire “. We are very excited and looking forward to the new term with our students, staff and visitors using our new recycling machine. The reVend Reverse Vending Recycling machine will automatically collect, compact and store used beverage containers then automatically issue a “Deposit Reward” voucher with a 'face value' of 5 pence for each used beverage container recycled. The “Deposit Reward” voucher will be redeemed in the College Canteen. The recycling machine will automatically compile statistics of the different types of used beverage containers collected which can then be recorded on the College website to show the success of reverse vending recycling. http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:56:48 +0000 City of Bristol College is one of the UK's largest colleges in the region and a leading education provider offering a wide range of further and higher education courses. The recycling machine automatically accepts, collects and statistically records Used Beverage Containers – PET bottles and cans - ready for the national recycling chain. The FR600 Reverse Vending Recycling machine automatically issues an “incentive reward voucher” for each used plastic bottle or used beverage can received. Another FIRST for the College and the environment http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:55:47 +0000 Medrum Academy in Aberdeenshire has become the first School in Scotland to install a Reverse Vending machine. Medrum Academy in Aberdeenshire has become the first School in Scotland to install a Reverse Vending machine as tool to increase recycling. The School have already demonstrated their commitment to do more to help the environment by achieving the Eco School Green Flag status in 2008 and have now installed the machine as a trial for 6 months to find out if incentives work to encourage people to recycle more. The pro-active Eco Committee comprising of pupils and teachers are now planning publicity to inform all staff and pupils in the school about how to use the machine and a launch event for early 2010 when the machine will be in use. Following the successful installation at Ellon Park and Ride, Pam Walker, Aberdeenshire Council Waste Management Officer placed an order for the FR600 Reverse Vending Recycling machine providing further evidence of Scotland and the Council's commitment to reverse vending recycling to help the environment. The recycling machine automatically accepts, collects and statistically records Used Beverage Containers – PET bottles and cans - ready for the national recycling chain. The FR600 Reverse Vending Recycling machine automatically issues an “incentive reward voucher” for each used plastic bottle or used beverage can received. A real WIN – WIN situation for the environment & Scotland http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:53:41 +0000 Reverse Vending Corporations reVend Reverse Vending Machine wins Scottish Green Award The most environmentally friendly businesses in the country were celebrating at the Insider magazine Scottish Green Awards Hundreds of people packed in to the Glasgow Science Centre Stagecoach was a double winner as it triumphed in the best green transport/travel provider and best green public relations campaign categories. As well as successfully operating the UK's first buses to run on 100 per cent bio-diesel, the Perth company, led by Brian Souter, also launched Scotland's first'reverse vending' recycling initiative, offering cheaper travel in return for used drinks cans and plastic bottles. The 2009 Scottish Green Awards, created by Scottish Business Insider in partnership with ScottishPower, recognised organisations that encourage sustainability and tackle climate change. A total of 12 awards were handed out at the ceremony which took place at the Glasgow Science Centre. The judging panel was headed by Dr Richard Dixon, Director, WWF Scotland and also included Martin Baxter, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment; Brendan Dick, BT Scotland; Andrew Green, BPI Recycled Products; Mark Henderson, Ecoliving; Calum MacDonald, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Louise Macdonald, RSA; and Richard Moir, Cisco Systems Ltd. http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:54:28 +0000 lackpool and The Fylde College has installed Lancashire's first Reverse Vending Recycling Machine at its new University Centre in a bid to encourage students and staff to recycle more of their used bottles and cans. The innovative machine will automatically collect, compact and store used beverage containers and then issue a 'Deposit Reward' voucher with a face value of 5 pence for each unit recycled. The vouchers can be redeemed in the new Grads Café Canteen in the Central Hub. The machine also has the capacity to compile statistics of the different types of used beverage containers collected which can then be recorded on the College website to show the success of reverse vend recycling. This is the latest 'Green' initiative to come out of the College's new University Centre – the new Central Hub building earlier this year became the first building in Blackpool to be awarded pre-construction BREEAM Excellence, praising it's sustainable design and environmental performance. Since completion, the Building Research Establishment has officially awarded the build with a post-construction 'Excellent' accreditation at a score of 74.18%, well over the 70% required and one of only a small number to achieve such a high rating post-construction nationally. Commenting, Ruth Paisley, Vice Principal of Resources and Planning said: “We're really pleased to be leading the way environmentally with innovative new ideas and a commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. “We were one of few projects committed to achieving a post-construction BREEAM 'Excellent' merit, meaning we have stuck to our plans and not compromised on environmental impact in order to cut costs. “I'm sure the ReVend machine will also give students and staff even more of an incentive to recycle their waste.” http://www.reversevending.co.uk/pressreleases.php Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:55:27 +0000