Hackney Cllr Jon Burke, Cabinet Member for Energy, Sustainability and Community Services said: “While recycling is by no means the complete solution to our hugely wasteful system of consumption, it is far preferable to the alternative methods of disposal.
“By ensuring that recyclable materials are given an economic value, reverse vending has the potential to divert significant amounts of waste away from landfill and incineration, reduce virgin resource depletion, stimulate the circular economy, and materially benefit the public.
“While a small number of reverse vending trials have been undertaken by large supermarkets within their premises, we believe that estates and large apartment complexes have significant potential as reverse vending locations in an environment where people are increasingly conducting smaller food shopping trips and visiting supermarkets less frequently.”
The machine has been installed as part of a trial with the estate’s community.
Jeannette White, Treasurer of the Estate’s tenants and residents’ association said “it’s a great idea and we’ll all benefit from it, now and in the long run. It’s helping the environment, protecting it.”
The council has said they will monitor the project, with its findings helping the government to decide if similar schemes might work elsewhere.
The location of the machine hasn’t been revealed for the residents’ privacy.
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StandfirstResidents will get vouchers to spend at two local shops in exchange for recycling cans and plastic bottles.
Hackney Council has installed the first ‘reverse vending machine’ on an estate in England.
Residents will get vouchers to spend at two local shops in exchange for recycling cans and plastic bottles.
The project is aimed at reducing the amount of rubbish sent for incineration and the carbon footprint of the council’s waste system.
Earlier this year, the London Waste and Recycling Board found that flats in the capital are currently recycling 50% less than low-rise properties.
Councillor Jon Burke, Cabinet Member for Energy, Sustainability and Community Services said:
“While recycling is by no means the complete solution to our hugely wasteful system of consumption, it is far preferable to the alternative methods of disposal. By ensuring that recyclable materials are given an economic value, reverse vending has the potential to divert significant amounts of waste away from landfill and incineration, reduce virgin resource depletion, stimulate the circular economy, and materially benefit the public.
“While a small number of reverse vending trials have been undertaken by large supermarkets within their premises, we believe that estates and large apartment complexes have significant potential as reverse vending locations in an environment where people are increasingly conducting smaller food shopping trips and visiting supermarkets less frequently.”
It’s hugely encouraging that so many residents have gotten in touch about securing a reverse vending machine for their estates. This machine is part of a pilot but, if it proves a success, I very much hope to extend the programme. https://t.co/hvKlZvXEpJ
The machine has been installed as part of a trial with the estate’s community.
Jeannette White, Treasurer of the Estate’s tenants and residents’ association said “it’s a great idea and we’ll all benefit from it, now and in the long run. It’s helping the environment, protecting it.”
The council has said they will monitor the project, with its findings helping the government to decide if similar schemes might work elsewhere.
The location of the machine hasn’t been revealed for the residents’ privacy.
Hackney Council has installed the first “reverse vending” recycling machine on an estate in England.
Residents will get vouchers to spend at two local shops in exchange for recycling cans and plastic bottles.
The project is aimed at reducing the amount of rubbish sent for incineration and the carbon footprint of the council’s waste system.
Earlier this year, the London Waste and Recycling Board found that flats in the capital are currently recycling 50% less than low-rise properties.
Hackney Cllr Jon Burke, Cabinet Member for Energy, Sustainability and Community Services said: “While recycling is by no means the complete solution to our hugely wasteful system of consumption, it is far preferable to the alternative methods of disposal.
“By ensuring that recyclable materials are given an economic value, reverse vending has the potential to divert significant amounts of waste away from landfill and incineration, reduce virgin resource depletion, stimulate the circular economy, and materially benefit the public.
“While a small number of reverse vending trials have been undertaken by large supermarkets within their premises, we believe that estates and large apartment complexes have significant potential as reverse vending locations in an environment where people are increasingly conducting smaller food shopping trips and visiting supermarkets less frequently.”
The machine has been installed as part of a trial with the estate’s community.
Jeannette White, Treasurer of the Estate’s tenants and residents’ association said “it’s a great idea and we’ll all benefit from it, now and in the long run. It’s helping the environment, protecting it.”
The council has said they will monitor the project, with its findings helping the government to decide if similar schemes might work elsewhere.
The location of the machine hasn’t been revealed for the residents’ privacy.
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