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MISSION

TOWARDS THE GOAL OF RECYCLING 100% OF PLASTIC BOTTLES AND ALUMINUM CANS AT UEH CAMPUS

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with Botol Vietnam Co., Ltd., has introduced the Automated recyclable collection machine - “i Ve Chai Machine” (Ai ve chai hong?) across UEH campuses. This initiative encourages students, faculty, and staff to classify and recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans after use.

By investing in technology, UEH hopes this machine will mark a significant step toward green and sustainable university while achieving the goal of recycling 100% of plastic bottles and aluminum cans on campus.

ABOUT OUR PARTNER - BOTOL VIETNAM

Botol Vietnam Co., Ltd. is the first and only member of the Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) focusing on solutions to the pressing issue facing the informal collection industry, which has yet to fully address the recycling of PET bottles.

Botol’s recycling machine technology is designed and patented in Singapore, offering superior efficiency in collecting and recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans. These machines have already been installed in multiple locations across Vietnam, including UEH campuses.

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Features, key benefits, and unique name

User Guide

How to use and usage notes

Data Reports

Data from i Ve Chai Machines at UEH campuses

INTRODUCTION

Automated recyclable collection machine “i Ve Chai Machine” (Ai ve chai hong?) also known as the Reverse Vending Machine - RVM, is a compact recycling factory that processes waste mechanically.

The machine can sort and crush plastic bottles and aluminum cans into small pieces, reducing the traditional 11-step recycling process to just 3 steps. This helps save storage space, reduce electricity and water consumption, and significantly cut emissions.

The name "i Ve Chai Machine" is inspired by the traditional call of local scrap collectors: "Who wants to sell recyclables? (Ai ve chai hong?)", making it a familiar and friendly recycling station for UEHers.

The "i" in "i Ve Chai Machine" stands for "intelligent", symbolizing the application of advanced technology in waste collection and recycling.

USER GUIDE

Put plastic bottles and aluminum cans into the machine

Ensure that bottles/ cans:

  • Are empty (no liquid inside)
  • Are not crushed or damaged
  • Have intact labels and barcodes

Spin the lucky draw

For every bottle/ can you deposit, you will have a chance to receive between 1.000 - 200.000 VND back into your ZaloPay or VNPay wallets

Enter phone number to collect “Coins”

Download the Botol app to start accumulating “Coins”

Redeem “Coins” for cash or vouchers

You can withdraw cash or exchange “Coins” for vouchers based on the amount of bottles/ cans collected

USAGE NOTES
To ensure smooth machine operation, you should note that:
  • Only deposit empty, undamaged plastic bottles and aluminum cans with intact labels/ barcodes
  • The machine only accepts PET plastic bottles and aluminum cans
  • Do not put more bottles/ cans if the machine shows an error or is full
  • Do not put other waste into the machine
USAGE NOTES
When using Botol app to collect points after putting plastic bottles/ aluminum cans into the machine, you should note that:
  • If your points do not appear, it might be because of an internet issue. Points will be added once the connection is restored
  • Reward points can be exchanged for cash in a verified e-wallet or vouchers
  • Enter the number of points you wish to redeem (do not enter your phone number in the redemption field)

DATA REPORTS

Campus A In front of the Training Office

Campus B In front of the ACB reading room - B2.011

Campus N In the corridor opposite the Cheers store

As of early December 2024, the “i Ve Chai Machine” has recorded impressive numbers across these 3 locations:

24980 plastic bottles collected
9773 aluminum cans collected
1746.45 Kg CO2 emissions reduced

View detailed reports for each month:

Month
08/2024
Month
09/2024
Month
10/2024
Month
11/2024

LEARN MORE ABOUT
“I VE CHAI MACHINE”

04/08/2024
Launch Event for the Automated Recyclable Collection Machine – “i Ve Chai Machine” (Ai Ve Chai Hong?) – at UEH Green Campus
05/08/2024
[GREEN MONDAY SERIES] Meet 'i Ve Chai' – The Superpowered Recycling Machine at Campus B!
01/11/2024
Launch of “UEH Green Campus - i Ve Chai Machine” (Ai Ve Chai Hong?) – The Automated Recyclable Collection Machine at UEH Green Campus
If you experience any issues such as “machine does not accepting bottles/ cans” or “error”, please report them to the Sustainable University Project Committe here:
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