May 1st 2012

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Light Bulb Recycling Machine is Urban Mines Product of the Month.

 

 

Revend Recycling Limited

REVEND RECYCLING LIMITED, a UK corporation has developed the world's first light bulb recycling machine, an innovative reverse vending recycling machine for the collection and recycling of domestic light bulbs and domestic batteries.

The patented reVend® reverse vending recycling machine is the "FIRST" domestic light bulb reverse vending recycling machine of its type in the World and has been jointly designed and developed by Revend Recycling Ltd and Repant ASA, a corporation listed on the Norwegian Stock Exchange.

The light bulb recycling machine has an add-on unit, as an option, for the collection and recycling of domestic batteries which contain valuable and scarce natural mineral resources.

Increased demand for recycling light bulbs and the international change over to

CFL (long life – low energy) and LED domestic light bulbs and the recycling of domestic batteries is a key environment policy for all Governments, the EU Commission and the United Nations.

Recycling rates in the domestic lighting industry is in "sharp focus" internationally as significant waste tonnage amounts remain untreated and unprocessed. Used light bulbs frequently end up in "landfill" sites at considerable environmental and financial cost.

The new range of light bulb recycling machines from Revend® will help to increase national recycling rates and assist companies and organisations comply with their recycling targets and environmental recycling obligations.

Revend Recycling will sell & market unique reverse vending recycling machines throughout Europe, USA & worldwide under its brand name Revend®.

Repant will manufacture /assemble the recycling machines based on its innovative COSMOS reverse vending recycling machine technology.

FEATURES of the light bulb reverse vending recycling machine are:

• Safety is paramount in design and functionality.
• Automated safe collection and recycling of domestic light bulbs, including incandescent bulbs; CFL light bulbs (which contain mercury – a hazardous waste) & LED light bulbs.
• Battery Collection unit available as an 'add-on' extra.
• Unique in-built technology safely recycles light bulbs containing mercury and other hazardous materials.
• Automated soft drop system safely collects and lowers light bulbs into a special collection container, minimising breakages.
• An internal mercury fume extractor and mercury fume filter absorbs / removes any escaped mercury fumes.
• It is a 'stand alone' machine similar in size to a vending machine.
• User automatically receives a reward incentive voucher which can be used for product discounts and sales incentives.
• Staff do not need to touch the 'potentially harmful' recycled light bulbs when removing from the recycling bin.
• Unique technology facilitates the compiling of auditable statistics on bulb types by manufacturer and volumes recycled.
• Includes a TV screen for Digital Media Advertising and environmental messages.
• Display cabinet provides scope for advertising and corporate / product branding.
• User friendly LED touch screen menu includes option for numerous languages.
• Opportunity to donate rewards to Charity.
• Database is updated regularly via telemetry from anywhere in the world by authorised users.
• Automatically sends text or email when secure light bulb storage container is nearly full and needs emptying.
• Complies with EU and USA environmental and recycling standards.

Revend Recycling recently concluded a supply agreement with IKEA of Sweden, a leading international retailer, and will install a significant number of machines in several IKEA stores throughout Europe, including the UK, Germany, & Denmark.

Revend Recycling pioneered the supply agreement with IKEA following a successful "pilot" installation in IKEA, Lakeside Shopping Centre near London, UK.

IKEA is the first to install the unique light bulb reverse vending recycling technology in its stores starting with IKEA Wembley and IKEA Wednesbury, West Midlands.

Customers of IKEA who recycle used light bulbs will automatically receive a reward incentive voucher to use in-store and also have the option to make a donation to Charity – UNICEF; Save the Children; WWF and the Woodland Trust

A major sales and PR marketing campaign internationally has been launched to promote the unique light bulb recycling machine and battery collection unit.

Revend Recycling would be pleased to hear from companies interested in distributing its new reVend® reverse vending light bulb recycling technology.

For further information please contact –

REVEND RECYCLING LIMITED REVEND RECYCLING LIMITED

 

 

 

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April 6th 2012

 

 

 

Reverse Vending Corporation (“RVC”) is Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycler of the Year 2012 Finalist in this year's National Recycling Awards 2012.

 

 

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycler of the Year 2012 Finalist

Reverse Vending Corporation (“RVC”) is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in this year's National Recycling Awards 2012.

Entrants for the National Recycling Awards needed to demonstrate an effective environment strategy, tangible recycling improvement, innovative and creative solutions and a strong business case to justify their application

To help improve the global environment through recycling, RVC developed the reVend® light bulb reverse vending recycling machine utilising proven existing reverse vending recycling platforms with new unique technologies added.

The reVend recycling machine is the FIRST Light Bulb Reverse Vending Recycling machine in the World.
The National Recycling Awards recognise excellence in all parts of the waste hierarchy and in all sections of the industry, with awards ranging from 'waste minimisation' to 'best recycled product', and everything in between.

The recycling and waste management industry has made significant progress over the years, moving recycling from a marginal issue right into the mainstream.
Households and businesses up and down the country and the Government now recognise that recycling is crucial for the environment, for sustainability and for the economy. The recent waste review once again underlined the UK Coalition Government commitment to supporting and boosting recycling, energy from waste and waste reduction.

IKEA, Sweden, the world renown and leading international retail corporation is fully committed to increasing its used light bulb and domestic battery recycling rates and has worked closely with RVC on the development of this new recycling technology.

It has already installed the light bulb recycling machine in its Wembley, Lakeside, Wednesbury stores prior to a national UK roll-out. RVC will also be installing its unique light bulb recycling machine technology in IKEA stores throughout Europe starting with Germany and Denmark.

RVC believes that its unique light bulb and domestic battery reverse vending recycling technology will make a significant contribution to achieving these national objectives.

International distributors for this unique recycling technology are needed and RVC would be pleased to hear from interested parties.

 

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March 27th 2012

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Danish startup NextM2M is to provide the world’s first reverse vending recycling machine for domestic light bulbs with global mobile connectivity.

NextM2M has developed a unique, web based management platform, which together with one-step global access to more than 400 mobile networks in 200 countries makes it easier and more economical to develop and deploy new machine-to-machine solutions.

This innovative solution is utilized by UK-based Reverse Vending Corporation Ltd who developed a reverse vending recycling machine for the safe collection and recycling of domestic light bulbs and batteries.
The patented reVend recycling machine is the first domestic light bulb recycling machine of its kind in the World and will be marketed globally.

The leading international retailer, IKEA of Sweden, is the first to install the light bulb reverse vending recycling technology in its stores in the UK and will install a significant number of machines in IKEA stores throughout Europe, including the UK, Germany and Denmark.
The new range of light bulb recycling machines from reVend will benefit the environment, help increase recycling rates and assist companies and organizations in complying with recycling targets and environmental recycling regulations.

Telemetry

reVend are able to access every Light Bulb Recycling Machine connected to the system , using telemetry.

Enabling online monitoring and online software updates.

Reverse Vending Machine Management Administration of reverse vending machines.

• Reverse Vending Machine Grouping
• Reverse Vending Machine Type
• Reverse Vending System version

Material flow and data acquisition - management Data Acquisition of :

• Material flow information
• Used light bulb Identities
• Material types
• Material flow (amounts of light bulbs collected each hour)
• Material Volume ( how manylight bulbs collected each day/month etc)

 

NextM2M has enabled us to provide connectivity in our unique light bulb reverse vending recycling machines that can now be deployed anywhere in the world, says Steve Stothard, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer at Reverse Vending Corporation.

Their extensive network with at least two operators in each country is a guarantee of a professional service for our customers, and the unique NextM2M Management Platform makes handling and administering a vast number of connections easy and uncomplicated. NextM2M has an extensive knowledge and expertise within M2M markets and technology, which makes them an ideal partner for Reverse Vending Corporation, added Stothard.

Henrik Hansen, Vice President, Sales and Business Development, NextM2M.

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Reverse Vending Recycling Machines are very typical of the growing use of machine-to-machine technology, states Henrik Hansen, Vice President, Sales and Business Development, NextM2M.

• At NextM2M we have worked intensively to develop a management platform and integrated billing systems that meet the requirements of system integrators, software developers and manufacturers involved in M2M projects.
• Because you have complete control of the SIM-cards and the usage from start to finish, you do not have to worry about excessive airtime costs. We are a one-stop supplier of global connectivity to over 400 networks, which means that a solution can be developed once and then implemented anywhere at any time without the need for technical alterations.
• The collaboration with Reverse Vending Corporation is supporting the position of NextM2M as a global partner for the innovative technological community, comments Mads Winblad, Chairman of the NextM2M board.
• It proves our ability to deliver flexible, reliable and cost efficient connectivity on a global basis. We are looking forward to continuous cooperation with Reverse Vending Corporation and many other developers of M2M solutions.

  For further information, please contact: E-mail: press@nextm2m.com;

  About NextM2M
  NextM2M A/S is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) providing global connectivity and managed network services in 200 countries with access to more than 400 mobile networks.
  The innovative web based NextM2M management platform and integrated billing systems enable software, system integrators and operators to develop and deploy wholesale and resale M2M services, solutions and products for themselves, their customers as well as their customers’ customers worldwide.
  NextM2M is constantly in search of collaboration with innovators, system integrators, operators and manufacturers in order to increase the deployment of M2M technology worldwide.
  www.nextm2m.com

 

 

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March 1st 2012

 

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reVend "Solar Powered" Reverse Vending Machine with Digital Advertising

 

Eastgate Shopping Centre - Sue Marsh using the Solar Powered Reverse Vending Machine

 

WORLD’S FIRST REVEND SOLAR POWERED REVERSE VENDING MACHINE LAUNCHED

REVEND RECYCLING LIMITED, a UK corporation, announces the launch of an innovative reverse vending machine for "On The Go" Recycling.

The reVend AP/Cosmos Reverse Vending Recycling Machine is the “FIRST” Solar Powered reverse vending recycling machine of its type in the World .