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Cork Airport has introduced Ireland’s first reverse vending machines (RVMs) at a transport hub as part of the Deposit Return Scheme.


The initiative, launched in partnership with Re-turn, features four RVMs – two for standard recycling and two pink charity RVMs – located both landside and airside at the airport.


Passengers can choose to donate their deposits to the 'Return for Children' initiative, benefiting six of Ireland’s largest children’s charities, with donations being equally distributed among these charities, collectively aiding over 165,000 children. Alternatively, passengers can use their deposits for purchases at Cork Airport’s food and drink outlets.


Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn, said: “We are delighted to partner with Cork Airport to launch Ireland’s first charity reverse vending machines".


"This initiative promotes sustainability by facilitating recycling through the Deposit Return Scheme at this important transport hub, while also supporting truly worthy organisations which provide vital supports to thousands of children. Every bottle or can recycled through our charity RVMs contributes directly to making a difference in the lives of children in need.”


Lord Mayor of Cork City, Councillor Dan Boyle, commented: "These reverse vending machines will allow passengers to exchange their empty bottles and cans in return for the deposit, which can be spent at the various retail outlets at the airport, or alternatively, to donate their deposit which will benefit six fantastic Irish charities".


"I would like to commend both Cork Airport, the first airport/transport hub in the country to pilot reverse vending machines on-site, and Re-turn, for their initiative in installing the machines. Since its introduction in February, the Deposit Return Scheme has proved to be a great success with over 700 million drinks containers returned to date."


Since launching in February 2024, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme has enabled the recycling of over 700 million containers.


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Cork Airport becomes first in Ireland to launch RVMs for Deposit Return Scheme

Rafaela Sousa

19 November 2024

Cork Airport becomes first in Ireland to launch RVMs for Deposit Return Scheme

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