Lidl has announced the success of its bottle and can deposit return scheme at Glenageary branch following its introduction 11 weeks ago. According to Lidl Ireland, its reverse vending machine has collected more than 64,000 plastic bottles and aluminium cans from customers and paid out more than €6,400 in this period. The plan was first of its kind in the country and had gained nationwide attention.
Lidl has introduced bottle collection facility across Europe but the collection at Glenageary branch is almost double than in other countries. For every unit deposited in the vending machine, customers receive a €0.10 voucher in return with a maximum voucher limit of €2.
The machine at the branch is capable of processing up to 17,000 units per week.
“Sustainability is at the core of our business, and while we were delighted to be first-to-market with this industry-leading approach to a deposit return scheme, we are overwhelmed by the participation from our customers.” J.P. Scally, CEO of Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland said while sharing the success news.
He also said that the company aims to reduce 20% of their own-brand packaging plastic by 2022 by reducing the use of single use items.