Circular Economy effects on Reverse Vending machine
A reverse vending machine (RVM) is a specialized type of vending machine that accepts used or empty beverage containers, such as plastic bottles, aluminum cans, or glass bottles, and provides a refund or incentive in return. When a customer inserts an empty or used container into the machine, the RVM reads the barcode or material identification of the container and assesses its condition to ensure it meets the machine's acceptance criteria. If the container is acceptable, the machine issues a refund or incentive, such as cash, coupons, or loyalty points. Reverse vending machines are designed to encourage recycling and reduce waste by incentivizing consumers to return their empty or used containers for recycling. They are commonly found in public places, such as supermarkets, shopping malls, airports, and parks. Some countries and states have implemented mandatory deposit schemes to encourage the use of reverse vending machines and increase recycling rates. Here is a list of count...
