SUSTAINABLE VENDING
Industry rises to the sustainability challenge
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ustainability has always been a core focus for the vending industry, with developments across packaging,
demand and regulatory direction. According to the AVA Census, environmental responsibility is a business imperative,
driven by evolving legislation and growing consumer expectations. Operators across the UK are increasingly investing in smarter, greener technologies. The growth of connected machines, for instance, enables improved energy management, route optimisation and stock control—reducing waste and emissions while
Embracing greener solutions
sustainability has shifted from a “nice to have” to a business imperative in the global vending and unattended retail sector — and how Crane is helping operators and consumers embrace greener, smarter solutions. Across the global vending and unattended retail industry,
assessments, product recyclability, single use cup levies, greener gas, low carbon footprints, ethically sourced beans and many more initiatives. At Crane, we’re advancing sustainability with technologies and strategies that deliver measurable value to operators and end users alike. We support the industry’s move away from single-use coffee capsules toward fresh bean solutions. Our fresh bean machines not reductions in packaging waste, an important consideration for environmentally conscious consumers.
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Department of Energy’s 2028 targets, we design machines that consume less power and support smarter energy use. Globally, innovation is accelerating to support a circular economy, with reverse vending machines gaining traction by incentivizing recycling. Our next generation older machines to update both appearance and functionality without compliance with evolving regulatory standards. emissions. Machine connectivity enables operators to remotely trips and lowering carbon emissions. Emerging capabilities like machine vision are on the cusp of detecting spoilage and reducing food waste, further enhancing operational performance.
greener coffee, Crane is committed to building a more sustainable future for vending.
of Smart Fridges and Micro-Markets further supports sustainable practices, with built-in data monitoring helping to minimise food waste and provide healthier choices. With Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) on the horizon, operators are working with both the AVA and suppliers to reduce unnecessary materials and shift to recyclable takeback schemes, championed by the AVA and its members, continue to gain traction— offering practical solutions that reduce waste and lower costs for businesses. Meanwhile, legislative developments such as Simpler Recycling and the Plastics Tax are prompting companies to re-evaluate product lines and material choices. The AVA’s Environment Committee plays a crucial role in advocating for fair, evidence- based regulation while supporting members with practical guidance. The future of vending is green—and the sector is rising to meet that future with innovation, responsibility and collective action, the AVA contends.
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