# Gamified Recycling Machines
Olyns & Mars Wrigley are Simplifying Candy Container Recycling

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-10-26 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-container
References: [recyclingtoday](https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/olyns-mars-partner-reverse-vending-machine-challenge/) & [olyns](https://olyns.com/sweet-rewards-challenge/)

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With the Sweet Rewards Challenge, Olyns and Mars Wrigley are teaming up to make it easier (and more rewarding) for candy lovers to recycle rigid plastic gum and candy containers. The gamified recycling experience for individuals in Northern California uses the Olyns Reverse Vending Machine and it gives people the chance to win thousands of dollars in exchange for their plastic-recycling efforts. Every time a candy container is deposited, a participant will earn points.

With this initiative, the world's largest manufacturer of treats and snacks is on a mission to make sure that more of the world's plastic waste is appropriately recycled. Ultimately, "we're committed to contributing to a circular plastics economy where no packaging becomes waste," said Justin Comes, Vice President of R&D, Mars Wrigley North America.