Tag: vending machine

UK’s first charity donation vending machines arrive in West Midlands

Stuart Mitchell

Shoppers in the West Midlands are the first in the country to be invited to make donations to charities – through vending machines. For the first time in the UK, ‘Light the World’ machines are being installed in Britain to help raise much needed funds for charities through donation cards.  Three specially fitted vending machines will be open to the public in the Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull, from November 15 until November 27. They’ll stock donation cards from seven charities, ranging from £3 to £400, so kind-hearted shoppers can decide exactly…

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Co-op set to be first in its “field” as it launches reverse vending machines at UK summer festivals

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op will become the first UK retailer to launch a deposit and return scheme (DRS) trial with reverse vending machines, as part of its commitment to increase recycling and reduce marine pollution. The landmark pilot initiative will see the DRS unveiled at a pop-up Co-op store at four major music festivals this summer. The reverse vending machines will be installed on-site at Co-op pop-up stores at Download (8-10 June), Latitude (12-15 July) and Reading and Leeds festivals (24-26 August). The move has been facilitated through a partnership with Festival Republic.…

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