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Trial reverse vending machines to aid recyclingOctober 14, 2008 Tesco is to trial a "reverse vending" scheme to promote recycling in nine of its Scottish stores, The Scotsman reports. The pilot, due to start next year, will see automated machines installed at the stores to recycle most household waste including aluminium, steel, plastics and glass. Customers using the machines to recycle bottles and cans will receive reward points on their store card. The machines also compact or crush the material which saves on carbon emissions in collecting the waste by reducing the number of journeys needed to empty them. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "I am delighted to see that Tesco shares my vision of a 'Zero Waste Scotland' and is seeking to introduce reverse vending in Scotland. "Reverse vending has terrific potential to improve our rates of recycling and evidence from Scandinavia and Canada shows that it has reaped real rewards."
Recently a British couple used the system installed at a petrol station to collect air miles for their honeymoon. |
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