Charity vending machine
Posted on 20. Jul, 2006 by Cassandra in Uncategorized
We’re sure you’ve noticed the small congregation of charity money boxes at the entrance of your local Pick ‘n Pay.
You know…that giant penguin, the paint-chipped cripple girl and the gray dog that seem to have become part of our national retail furniture.
In Japan, they’ve taken the idea that much further and are pioneering the use of charity vending machines, which allows users to donate their change to such good causes as
environmental conservation and child welfare at the push of a button.
These machines have been well received by consumers, who enjoy being
able to contribute to a cause that interests them when they buy a
canned or bottled drink.
The prices of the cold drinks are the usual, but a portion goes to the charity can that you choose.
Cool CSI project for a drinks giant like Coke to play around with.
Expect cans sporting a giant penguin and a scruffy dog.
Spare some change – Trends in Japan
