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Enhancing Recycling & Sustainability With Reverse Vending Machines

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  • Reverse Vending Machine (EcoVend RVM 100)

    The RVM 100 enables business to incentivise their customers to bring in plastic bottles for recycling with the new Deposit Return Scheme.
     

    Description

    The RVM100 allows for the collection of plastic bottles and aluminium cans in one collection chamber for easy use.

    Reward/Deposit Return System:
    Digital incl. Loyalty Card, Bank Card, Smartphone App & Paper Voucher

    Accepts:
    Plastic Bottles (PET) & Aluminium Metal Cans (Twin Chamber)

    Dimensions:
    1.85m (H) x 0.65m (W) x 0.95m (D)
     

    Capacity:
    Up to:
    450 PET bottles
    900 cans

    Container Size:
    Maximum 3 litres (UK standard size)

    Power Supply:
    Single phase 220V

    Compaction:
    Yes

    Automation:
    Barcode, shape, material and weight sensors

    Productivity:
    15 units per method
     

    Digital Advertising Space:
    Large LED 11.6” advertising screen
    Operational screen

    Connectivity:
    LAN / WIFI / DATA SIM / ROUTER

    Perfect for smaller businesses with multiple waste streams, the RVM 100 range from EcoVend and LSM can hold both aluminium cans and plastic bottles for recycling.
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  • Reverse Vending Machine (EcoVend RVM 200)

    The RVM 200 aims to help businesses and customers begin better practices for recycling plastic bottles. Approved for use with the Deposit Return Scheme.
     

    Description

    The RVM200 includes a twin chamber model allowing for segregated collection of aluminium cans and plastic bottles.

    Reward/Deposit Return System:
    Loyalty Card, Bank Card, Smartphone App & Paper Voucher

    Accepts:
    Plastic Bottles (PET) & Aluminium Metal Cans (Single Chamber)

    Dimensions:
    1.85m (H) x 0.85m (W) x 0.85m (D)
     

    Capacity:
    Up to:
    550 – 800 PET bottles
    1,500 – 2,100 cans

    Container Size:
    Maximum 3 litres (UK standard size)

    Power Supply:
    Single phase 220V

    Compaction:
    Yes

    Automation:
    Barcode, material and weight sensors

    Productivity:
    15 units per minute
    Model X = 45 bottles per minute

    Digital Advertising Space:
    Large LED 21” advertising screen
    Operational screen

    Connectivity:
    LAN / WIFI / DATA SIM / ROUTER

    The RVM 200 range from EcoVend and LSM are perfect for businesses with slightly larger waste streams, offering a method of segregating collected plastic bottles and aluminium cans for ease of use.

    These machines also offer a 21” screen for additional advertising content as required.

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  • Reverse Vending Machine (Ecovend RVM 400 & 400X)
     

    Description

    The RVM400 and 400X models offer a larger collection volume of segregated plastic bottles and aluminium cans, and additional advertising space for businesses.

    Reward/Deposit Return System:
    Digital incl. Loyalty Card, Smartphone App & Paper Voucher

    Accepts:
    Plastic Bottles (PET) & Aluminium Metal Cans (Segregated Chambers)

    Dimensions:
    1.9m (H) x 1.25m (W) x 1.05m (D)
    Model X = 1.9m (H) x 1.35m (W) x 1.5m (D)

    Capacity:
    Up to:
    1,000 – 1,700 PET bottles
    3,000 – 5,000 cans

    Container Size:
    Maximum 3 litres (UK standard size)

    Power Supply:
    Single phase 220V

    Compaction:
    Yes

    Automation:
    Barcode, shape, material and weight sensors

    Productivity:
    15 units per minute
    Model X = 45 bottles per minute

    Digital Advertising Space:
    Large LED 55” advertising screen (Smaller 17” operational screen)
    2 x side light boxes (67” posters)

    Connectivity:
    Access to steady internet connection required (Guest networks not recommended)

    EcoVend Reverse Vending Machines have been designed in the UK to work with various deposit return schemes (DRS) issuing reward vouchers or digital credits. These machines are also recognised with DRSI Standards in Ireland, and offer a number of benefits for businesses when installed:

    • Step-by-Step User Voice Command Option for Accessibility
    • Eye-Catching Design for Maximum User Engagement
    • Compatible with Various Deposit Return Schemes Around the World
    • Easy, Fast & Safe Cleaning
    • Fully Maintained Rental Options
    • 1 Year Warranty with Routine Maintenance Agreement
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The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) introduced by Re-turn will came into effect in Ireland in February 2024. This initiative calls for businesses and consumers to review their current recycling methods and implement new measures for the scheme.

The DRS incorporates reverse vending machines (RVMs) to facilitate improved recycling efforts in Ireland – particularly in plastics recycling. By introducing RVMs and associated incentives, the nation aims to achieve its goal of separately collecting 90% of plastic beverage bottles by 2025.

The scheme specifically covers PET bottles, as well as aluminium and steel cans with volumes ranging from 150ml to 3 litres. Businesses should also ensure that they incorporate RVMs that are approved for the Irish DRS scheme, such as the EcoVend range supplied by LSM Ireland. Find out more about the scheme and benefits for businesses through the Re-turn website.

Reverse vending machines are perfectly designed for ‘on the go’ usage, and the higher public engagement with the machines is proven to achieve recycling rates of up to 95% – a much improved result against conventional recycling methods that have a success rate of about 60%.

97%

Norway, Germany, Croatia, Estonia, Sweden and Finland already have effective bottle deposit return schemes in place with up to 97% of waste recycled. Lithuania has managed to achieve a 93% return rate in just three years.

84%

In the US, at least eight states have statistics showing that due to a deposit scheme, beverage-related litter has been reduced by between 70% and 84%.

310,000

Bottles in 6 Months

Iceland supermarkets reported a daily average of 2583 bottles recycled through reverse vending machines across five trial sites, with an average of £250 in coupons refunded per day.

Research by
LSM Ireland

How does it work?

Reverse vending machines are very user-friendly, and easy to set up and use.

  1. Load the empty beverage
    container into the chute
  2. The machine will verify the barcode, shape, and material of the container before weighing and processing the item
  3. The machine issues a reward
    voucher or digital credit

BENEFITS OF USING A REVERSE VENDING MACHINE:

Retailers introducing a reverse vending machine to their organisational recycling efforts can expect to avail of many benefits from their new addition:

  • Eye catching design for maximum user engagement
  • Fully touchless operation available to support virus control
  • Step-by-step user voice command option for accessibility
  • ‘Simple by design’ technology improves reliability and maintenance time
  • Easy, fast safe cleaning
  • Choose between rental or purchase options
  • Can be stored inside or outside (with protective cover for outside use)

Reverse vending machines also offer opportunities for addition incremental revenue – digital screen sizes from 17″ to 65″ and backlit side panels offer perfect opportunities for branding and advertising across the range.

And, as with all LSM products, you’ll also have access to product user training, 1 year’s warranty with regular maintenance checks, and services when required.

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