Envirobank has been working in conjunction with The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) in Sydney to help reduce its environmental impact and raise money to support the hospital.

Each month the hospital recycles between 0.347 and 1.300 tonnes of material. The Envirobank reverse vending machine assists in diverting more cans and bottles from landfill.

For every kilogram of cans and bottles recycled through the Envirobank reverse vending machine, the hospital receives a cash rebate.

Instead of inserting coins to receive a drink or snack, users place their empty plastic bottles or cans and use a touch screen to credit the hospital with a donation in the form of a used beverage container.

The Royal Hospital for Women has been the first organisation to use the machine as a dedicated fundraising tool.

Visitors, staff and even patients have been able to use the machine to support their community, and nurture their environment.

RHW Domestic Services staff

Envirobank machine with crushed waste