Reverse Vending Machines and Refill Stations: How Singapore Is Redefining Sustainability from the Ground Up
Reverse Vending Unlike traditional vending machines that dispense packaged items in exchange for money, reverse vending machines (RVMs) do quite the opposite — they accept used packaging instead. Typically, a RVM collects empty beverage containers such as plastic bottles and aluminium cans, and in return, offers a small reward or incentive, like a cash refund …