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Protect The Planet One Bottle Or Can At A Time – Try Our Reverse Vending Machine
16 September is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, a global reminder of how important it is to protect our environment and safeguard the future of our planet. This year’s theme highlights that when communities come together, positive change is possible.
Right here in Westminster, you can play your part with something as simple as recycling your drink containers. Our Reverse Vending Machine makes it quick and rewarding to do just that.
What is a Reverse Vending Machine?
The machine accepts empty plastic bottles and cans, giving you an easy way to recycle on the go. Instead of ending up in landfill, your containers are captured cleanly and sent for recycling, keeping valuable materials in use and cutting down on waste.
How it works

Visit the Reverse Vending Machine at the Pavilion in Paddington Recreation Ground – take a simple step that helps cut waste, protect our environment and show how local action supports global change.
Why does it matter for the ozone layer?
While the machine doesn’t directly capture ozone-depleting substances, it contributes to the bigger picture:
- Less waste, less energy – Recycling reduces the need to produce new plastics and cans from scratch, lowering emissions and energy use.
- Cleaner air – Cutting down on landfill and incineration means fewer harmful pollutants released into the atmosphere.
- Community action – By choosing to recycle, you’re part of a global movement protecting both our climate and the ozone layer that shields life on Earth.
Small steps, big impact
Protecting the ozone layer has been a worldwide success story since the Montreal Protocol – but it’s not a job finished. By building sustainable habits like using the Reverse Vending Machine, we keep that progress moving forward.
- Small actions add up.
- Drop in your bottles and cans.
- Be part of the change.
Recycle today, protect tomorrow – try the Reverse Vending Machine.