Nathalie Fullerton’s Go Local in Glasgow has become the first store in Scotland to install a Trovrqube self-service recycling machine in preparation for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which goes live in October 2027.
The Trovrqube was integrated as part of a wider store refit, creating a dedicated recycling space designed to make sustainable habits more visible and accessible within the local community. By incorporating the recycling station into the store environment, it is hoped that customers will recycle as part of their everyday routines.
Nathalie said: “As part of our store refurbishment, we wanted to create a space that offers more to the local community, and the Trovrqube felt like a natural fit to encourage positive recycling habits. With Deposit Return Schemes on the horizon, the Trovrqube installation gives people the opportunity to become more familiar with what the DRS will entail now and become more familiar with the process ahead of time. It’s about making recycling feel easy and accessible as part of everyday life.”
Nick Yeatman, CEO and Founder of Trovr added: “Launching our first Trovrqube in Scotland is another important milestone for us and means we now have active sites across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. While the tech itself is important, the bigger opportunity is understanding how people interact with recycling in their everyday lives. Deposit Return Schemes succeed if they become part of normal consumer behaviour, so these installations allow us to test, learn and help communities build those habits early, making recycling more visible, accessible and engaging.
“From a retailer perspective, the DRS also shouldn’t be seen purely as a compliance exercise. For independent stores especially, there’s an opportunity to create something with real value for both the business and the local community through advertising, customer engagement initiatives and smarter use of retail space. Retailers like the Glasgow Go Local store that start preparing early have the chance to turn DRS from a regulatory requirement into an opportunity to grow.”
- SLR is hosting its Success with DRS event later this year. For further information contact HLyons@55north.com
