Amman, Oct. 19 (Petra) -- Amman Vision Treatment and Recycling Company has installed 15 reverse vending machines for plastic bottles and aluminum cans as part of a plan to deploy 200 machines over the next two years.

The initiative, launched in partnership with UAE-based Sparklo, aims to encourage residents to sort recyclable waste at source by offering reward points redeemable for shopping discounts and other incentives through the Sparklo mobile app, the company said Monday.

The first 15 machines are already operational at shopping malls, universities, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations and Marka Airport.

Amman Vision CEO Amjad Anasweh said the initiative seeks to strengthen waste management, reduce littering and promote recycling and the circular economy in line with national environmental objectives.

He said the company plans to expand the network across Jordan through public-private partnerships, helping divert recyclable materials from landfills and encouraging wider public participation in waste sorting.

Anasweh emphasized the importance of private-sector involvement in developing recycling projects and improving waste recovery, calling on businesses to support environmental initiatives through strategic partnerships and corporate social responsibility programs.

Such partnerships, he added, would allow companies to contribute to environmental protection while linking their brands to sustainability initiatives that deliver measurable benefits to communities.

//Petra// RZ