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Beverage Containers are the Number One Recycled Material and Reverse Vending Machines are Leading Choice for Recycling, TOMRA Recycling Survey Reveals


SHELTON, Conn., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- New survey findings reveal fascinating insights about consumer attitudes toward recycling. TOMRA, a leading manufacturer of reverse vending solutions for collecting, reusing and recycling used cans and bottles, has released findings from its first Recycling Trends and Insights Survey, conducted by Qualtrics. The survey of 1,200 people in six states that have bottle bills was commissioned to determine how, what and where people recycle as well as their concerns about environmental issues.

The survey revealed that the number-one material to recycle is used beverage containers (recycled by 17% of respondents) followed by plastics (16%), cardboard (15%), glass (15%) then paper (14%). Other key findings revealed that 62 percent of the time respondents redeemed their beverage containers for a deposit.

The survey also explored respondents' understanding of container deposit systems as well as their concerns about environmental issues. Below are those key findings:

High deposit knowledge, but wishful recycling

Making a difference, not making money, is key driver 

"These survey findings are helpful to TOMRA as we consider ways to share with consumers the many benefits of clean deposit-return recycling," said Chuck Riegle, SVP Government Affairs, TOMRA Systems ASA. "Consumers are sharing with us that they believe recycling serves greater social purposes, and the incentives to redeem containers are a successful motivator." 

To view the Infographic, visit http://fastlane.co/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/T_Infographic_final.jpg.jpeg.

Methodology
The survey consisted of 1,200 people 18 years of age and over living in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New York and Vermont. The survey was conducted from March 26-April 10, 2018.

About TOMRA Collection Solutions:
Founded in 1972, TOMRA is the preferred partner for reverse vending solutions for collecting, reusing and recycling cans and bottles. The TOMRA system has the machines, digital solutions and service to make recycling easy for the industry, system owners, retailers and consumers. With over 75,000 installations across more than 40 markets, TOMRA's reverse vending machines capture 35 billion used beverage containers every year ? reducing reliance on raw materials and ensuring fewer containers end up in landfills, oceans and streets. Visit www.tomra.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

TOMRA Collection Solutions is part of the TOMRA Group, which creates sensor-based solutions for optimal resource productivity, and has a vision to lead the Resource Revolution. The Group employs approximately 3,300 people globally and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM).

CONTACT:
Candace Vadnais
Fastlane on behalf of TOMRA
973-229-9426
[email protected]

Kellie Hayden
Marketing & Communication Manager
TOMRA of North America, Inc.
203-447-8748
[email protected]

SOURCE TOMRA


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