# Recycling Lotteries Reverse Vending Rewards Recyclers With the Chance to Win a Prize By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-03-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-vending-rewards-recyclers References: [thegreenertruth](http://thegreenertruth.com/2010/02/recycling-lottery/) & [tomra](http://www.tomra.com/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=40) Tomra reverse vending systems are used to handle the return of deposited beverage containers, but [reverse vending rewards recyclers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-2) in other ways too. The systems are able to entice recyclers with point cards, cash or a chance to win a prize. Japan uses kiosks to collect, sort, compact or shred recycled materials. The automated systems are cost-effective and increase recycling program participation. Only 11 U.S. states have passed bottle bills that require deposits on drinking containers, so a [recycling lottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-lotto-sweepstakes) is a great way to provide incentive for recycling everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reverse Vending Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced reverse vending systems that offer more enticing rewards for recyclers. - **Automated Recycling Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating automated systems that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling programs. - **Recycling Incentives:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing unique and innovative recycling incentives to encourage participation in recycling programs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Waste Management:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the waste management industry by developing advanced technologies and systems for recycling and waste processing. - **Environmental Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the environmental services industry by creating automated solutions for collecting, sorting, and processing recyclable materials. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer goods industry by designing products and packaging that are more environmentally friendly and easily recyclable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rewarding Community Cleanup Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litterlotto.md) - [Rewarding Milk Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bottle-recycling.md) - [Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-and-merlin-entertainments.md) - [BYO Bottle Drink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refilled-refiller-stations.md) - [Green Lottery Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vasion-scratch-ticket.md) - [Product Refill Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-vending-machines.md) - [AI-Powered Recycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binko-recycling-machine.md) - [Card-Style Game Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-lotto-sweepstakes.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md)