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Innovative ‘living vending machines’ launched in UK
An innovative new application for Dutch horticulture specialist Mobilane’s LivePanel system sees the first planted ‘living vending machines’ come to life at Bournemouth train station, designed to uplift the space and bring the benefits of biophilia to passengers. Everyday environments such as train stations are under-utilised spaces for bringing people closer to nature, as not only can the greening of such spaces improve wellbeing, but it can improve air quality and boost biodiversity. Making use of vending machines to provide these benefits was a new design challenge, but in a project led by phs Greenleaf, delivered for Decorum Vending, Mobilane’s green systems have been employed to solve it. The project demanded a LivePanel system. Despite the machines
measuring just 90 x 180 cm, and the technical challenges posed by air vents, the adaptability and compactness offered by the LivePanel system enabled the design team to find a green solution, with just six cassettes fitting to each wall. The compact, interchangeable cassettes, as well as the irrigation system, are conspicuously integrated into the wall, which is of paramount importance with such a small-scale project. The compact systems feature 54 handpicked plants on each machine wall, with varieties specially chosen for their hardiness, and ability to thrive in shady settings. Collectively, they are projected to absorb nearly 5kg of carbon, and produce 2.4kg of oxygen, every year. “We are delighted to see our LivePanel system applied in such an
innovative way”, said Alexander Ilsink, chief executive of Mobilane’s parent company Darthuizer Group. “Our aim is to share the benefits of nature and vertical greenery far and wide, and this project represents a wonderful new opportunity to do so.” With a shared commitment to passenger wellbeing and
environmental impact, the design team has collectively redefined expectations of how everyday amenities such as vending machines can contribute to public space. “No-one had designed a living wall to wrap over a vending machine before, so we were pioneering the way, looking at ways to adapt good quality wall systems that we know and trust to this unique setting,” says Stephen Dieppe, managing director of phs Greenleaf, who led the design and installation of the walls.
Worldline forms strategic partnership
Worldline, the specialist in payments services, has entered into a strategic partnership with VTEX, the global enterprise digital commerce platform. The collaboration is designed to help e-commerce brands maximise performance levels and harness opportunities in new markets. As part of the relationship, merchants will benefit from access to Worldline’s global payments solution and its experience in established core markets, as well as rapidly growing economies, such as the Latin American region, South Korea and Turkey. Merchants using VTEX’s platform can leverage Worldline’s payment processing capacity via its plug-in solution. This enhances sales potential by improving authorisation and conversion rates, while ensuring a seamless and secure payment experience for customers.
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In addition to payment processing, the partnership includes other functionalities such as tokenisation, fraud screening and end-to-end dedicated support, managed by an experienced and professional team. The alliance between Worldline and VTEX is seen as an
important strategic fit. Both organisations have strong pedigrees and focus on similar sectors, as well as an enviable portfolio of large, multinational merchants. Kelly Harvin, head of global channel partnerships at Worldline,
said: “With e-commerce poised for further growth, this partnership could not be more perfectly timed. VTEX’s platform is hugely popular and the leader across Latin America and this aligns well with our own unique proposition and expertise in multiple geographies and markets. Our mission to provide a seamless customer experience means that we are constantly seeking partnerships with best-in-class providers, such as VTEX. We look forward to building a long and fruitful relationship together.”
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