Andrea Magrini Do we need a full DRS container database, or can AI‑based recognition achieve the same results with less maintenance? The question In a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), is a central drinks‑container database strictly necessary for Reverse Vending Machines to validate returns, or can AI‑based computer vision deliver the s... Jan 10, 2026 Articles
Andrea Magrini How will a Reverse Vending Machine integrate with our POS, loyalty systems, and the national DRS IT platform? The question How does a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) actually connect into a retailer’s existing systems—POS, loyalty, and finance—and into the national DRS infrastructure, so that vouchers, deposits... Jan 10, 2026 Articles
Andrea Magrini Is it worth investing in Reverse Vending Machines before a Deposit Return Scheme goes live in my country? The question Is it commercially and operationally sensible to install Reverse Vending Machines before a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) goes live, or in a market with no DRS at all? The direct an... Jan 10, 2026 Articles
Andrea Magrini RecyHub: Data, Telemetry and Analytics for Reverse Vending Machines RecyHub: Data, Telemetry and Analytics for Reverse Vending Machines Reverse vending machines are the visible tip of the system. The real “brain” that makes an RVM fleet manageable, auditable and integ... Dec 31, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini RVM Compaction Technology and CO₂ Impact Compaction is one of the most visible features of a reverse vending machine, but it is not the main reason RVMs exist. The core purpose of an RVM is to act as an automated, fraud‑resistant return poin... Dec 31, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini User Interaction and Reward Options for Reverse Vending Machines: Vouchers, QR Codes, NFC and APIs User Interaction and Reward Options for Reverse Vending Machines: Vouchers, QR Codes, NFC and APIs A reverse vending machine is only as successful as the way people use it. You can have the best compa... Dec 31, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini RVM Material Flows Explained: PET, Aluminium, Glass (Refill vs Recycling) and Carton/Tetrapak Reverse vending machines are not “smart bins”. They are selective material handling systems: they accept or refuse objects based on rules, compact them in specific ways, and create guaranteed, high‑qu... Dec 31, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini How to Design a Reverse Vending Collection Initiative: A Technical Guide Reverse vending isn’t “a smart bin”. It’s an integrated system that has to decide, in real time, whether to accept or refuse each object, compact it correctly, account for it financially, and report w... Dec 31, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini Portugal prepara-se para o novo Sistema de Depósito e Reembolso de Embalagens A partir de abril do próximo ano, Portugal vai implementar o tão aguardado Sistema de Depósito e Reembolso (SDR) para embalagens, que chega com mais de quatro anos de atraso em relação ao prazo legal ... Nov 11, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini España se prepara para el nuevo sistema de devolución de envases En los próximos meses, fabricantes y supermercados en España se enfrentan a un desafío importante: la implantación de un nuevo sistema de devolución, depósito y retorno de envases (SDDR), impulsado po... Nov 11, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini Infrastrutture per rilanciare il riciclo Invitiamo alla lettura di questo articolo del Sole24Ore: https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/incentivi-fiscali-e-infrastrutture-rilanciare-riciclo-e-riuso-AHigZbKD La European Directive 2019/0904 impone a... Nov 6, 2025 Articles
Andrea Magrini Come funziona il Deposito Cauzionale in Italia Il Sistema di Deposito Cauzionale (DRS) è oggi al centro del dibattito sulle strategie per migliorare la raccolta e il riciclo degli imballaggi per bevande in Italia. Secondo il Rapporto 2025 dell’All... Oct 23, 2025 Articles
