RVMs evoke inspiration
Individuals
Individuals
Individuals
Recycling at our machines is a simple yet impactful way to ensure one less bottle or can ends up in a landfill or polluting the environment. The innovative technology and rewards inspire users to not only enjoy personal benefits but also join a larger community of like-minded individuals driving positive change.
Partners
Individuals
Individuals
We are growing and expanding our program by building strong strategic partnerships. With the right tools and opportunities, we have the potential to revolutionize recycling. Prioritizing key initiatives and fostering meaningful collaborations is essential to collective action.
Communities
Individuals
Communities
The RVMs serve as a powerful symbol of positivity and hope, both in their visual presence and the role that they play in our complete recycling service. They unite communities, and when complemented by carefully crafted communications, they help cultivate a self-sustaining cycle of optimism and connection.
How the RVMs work
STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 1
A consumer buys and drinks their beverage. They now have an empty aluminum can or a PET bottle ready for recycling.
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 1
Consumers post their empty bottles & cans into the RVM. The bottle or can is scanned by the in-built lazer technology, taken by the conveyor to the back of the machine where it is crushed and guided into its holding compartment.
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 3
When the separate PET and aluminum compartments are full, the bags are removed by the location’s Custodial or Zero Waste/Green Teams.
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 3
Full bags of recyclables are placed into a nearby ATLAS Commodity Locker, typically located on a loading dock. ATLAS removes recyclables from Commodity Lockers when full (approx.10-12 bags).
STEP 5
STEP 4
STEP 5
ATLAS transports the filled bags from theATLAS Commodity Lockers to trailers / box trucks.
STEP 6
STEP 4
STEP 5
Recyclables are directed to end market PET & aluminum convertersfor another life / re-entry into thecircular economy.
Our partners
Creating a movement
