WKU installs reverse vending machine to boost recycling efforts

Western Kentucky University has installed a reverse vending machine at Cherry Hall to encourage the recycling of aluminum cans and plastic bottles, according to a WKU report.

The RVM at WKU features an interactive screen that guides users through the process of recycling their materials. Users place the empty bottles or cans into the machine and the machine sorts and crushes them.

«We are thrilled to be working together with Clark Beverage Group and WKU to help to highlight the importance of recycling for the protection of the planet,» Renee Bedford, director of sustainability at Atlas RVM systems, told the news outlet.

«The machines mean that more individuals play their part by acting sustainably and the fun and interactivity of the machines helps to connect communities. The RVMs act as a catalyst for change and we are proud to be working with organizations that want to genuinely make a difference and mitigate the impact on the planet's finite resources.»

Source: Vending Times