Looking to effectively recycle your paper cups? We’re using the coffee box!

It goes without saying that effective cup recycling is a big topic within the vending industry and we always push the boundaries of what’s possible for both our customers and our staff. Recently we have started adding effective recycling outlets into our building that our employees are encouraged to make use of. These include the revolutionary new coffee box courtesy of a company called DS Smith.

How does the coffee box work?

So how do these coffee boxes work exactly? DS Smith owns a network of paper mills all over the world and their mill in Kent is the largest in the UK. There is enough capacity to both house and recycle 2.5 billion used coffee cups, and their recycling facilities are also able to accommodate the cardboard boxes themselves. Not only does this guarantee that the cups and boxes are recycled here in the UK, but the company are also able to use the recycled cups to repurpose into new packaging, paper or even a new box straight from the recycled materials. This makes it a truly circular solution that we’re excited to be on board with.

 

 

 Why are we trialling the coffee box?

These coffee boxes are on trial with us for the time being. The aim of the trial is to see how feasible a service this is to recommend to our paper cup customers who are requesting more information about recycling, but it’s also a great opportunity for us to do our bit for the environment. After all, how we can push the importance of sustainability if we don’t recognise the problem ourselves? This new incentive may seem nothing special, but it keeps in line with our stringent CSR policy that makes our environment a big priority.

Get on board with the coffee box!

If you want to learn more about these cup boxes or are interested in ordering one yourself, head to DS Smith now. You must make sure your used paper cup is free of any rubbish or dregs prior to using the coffee box, but we’re hopeful the coffee boxes will prove an effective form of cup recycling.

Contact Coinadrink today and lets have a chat about your individual requirements. We pride ourselves on being flexible enough to tailor our equipment to suit, and we endeavour to make vending work for your business.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Introducing The Way Youth Zone as our chosen charity!

Charity work never stands still here at Coinadrink and every so often we pledge our support for a ‘chosen charity’. It goes without saying that all charities help some great causes, so deciding on who to support is often a tough decision for us. But after some deep thought, close consultation with our employees (and a touching letter from the respected organisation that was well appreciated) we’re thrilled to announce that The Way Youth Zone is our chosen charity!

Who are The Way Youth Zone?

Despite perhaps not having the same leverage as some other charities out there, make no mistake that The Way Youth Zone is a truly excellent organisation in which its awareness is consistently growing. In short, the charity provide a place where young people can go and keep themselves entertained and out of trouble with the numerous activities that are hosted.

Based in Wolverhampton, its doors officially opened on Saturday 16^thJanuary 2016. However, initial talks took place four years previous. Wolverhampton City Council, in partnership with a local business, saw the success of the ‘OnSide Youth Zone model’ in other towns and cities and wanted to provide something similar for the city of Wolverhampton. The benefits it would bring to the community would be massive, getting younger people off the streets doing something both meaningful and enjoyable.

Backed by successful entrepreneur Steve Morgan OBE, the Morgan Foundation, The Queen’s Trust and St James’ Place Foundation, the once-in-a-lifetime project was taking shape nicely. Upon launch in January 2016, the organisation has been able to offer young people aged 8 to 19 (or up to 25 with a disability) over 20 activities every night!

The Way promote themselves as ‘somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.’ Patrons include FBC Manby Bowdler, Jaguar Land Rover and Redrow and Wolverhampton City Council remain a great supporter.

Where are they located?

The Way Youth Zone is right next to the skate park in the city centre, on School Street between Little Brickkiln Street just off the Penn Road roundabout. The centre cost £5.5m to build and features a 3G outdoor pitch and an incredible indoor climbing wall. This has helped pave the way for over 3000 members and 120 visits a week!

The financial back story.

In short, £1.5m is required every year just to keep the doors open. Following the initial investment for capital costs from the supports listed above, the organisation now relies on support from donations from local businesses and individuals. This ensures they can continue to operate.

Why we decided to donate to The Way Youth Zone.

We decided to donate because it’s an excellent charity that covers an area we are passionate about. Wolverhampton is approximately 30 minutes from us and our support shows that we keen to improve not only the city but also the lives of the young people who live in it.

Julia Hackett, who is Head of Income Generation and Communication, sent us a touching letter about the charity and it really opened our eyes to the issues they are helping to solve. We soon got in touch and quickly became keen to show our support.

Just like with our previous chosen charities, we will donate to The Way through our customer care surveys, which is a great way for us to hear from our customers and implement any strategies that can improve our level of service for the future. In addition to our customer care surveys, we will also get involved with other incentives such as taking part in events hosted by both the charity and those that are bespoke to us.

We look forward to working with The Way and we are hopeful of it being a successful relationship!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Surely you’ve heard all about the new orange Twirl?

Yes, you read correctly, Cadbury’s have released one of their most anticipated chocolate bars yet. The chocolate orange Twirl! However, they are so hard to find due to the sheer popularity of them! What are you waiting for? Find out where you can get them now…

Chocolate orange Twirl? That’s new!

This little bar of goodness is perfect for the chocolate lovers out there! People are so obsessed with the product that fans were convinced that this product didn’t even exist because of how popular it is in supermarkets and convenience stores!

This product is so popular that Australians have recommended it too. This chocolate is already available in Australia however it is only here in the UK for a limited amount of time, unless its popularity becomes too strong to ignore. It is so good that Australians have described this chocolate as being ‘heavenly’! Don’t you just want to get your hands on one?

This zesty, smooth treat will be sure to provide your taste buds with the flavours you need for a lift in spirits whilst at work, on the go or even if you’re at home relaxing!

Well, where can I get some of these ‘heavenly’ chocolates from?

Never fear, Express Refreshments is here. You don’t have to worry about not finding this product if you have a Micro Market card. This will allow you to access your Express Refreshments account and purchase whatever you want from our Micro Markets.

Our Micro Markets are an easier, more efficient way to get premium snacks on the go! This cashless system allows consumers to enjoy healthier options, snacks, fresh food and beverages all at the swipe of a card! There are so many options to choose from and one of them being this divine orangey Twirl!

What are you waiting for? Get to your local Micro Market and enjoy these limited-edition Twirl’s before they run out!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

 

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Say hello to the luxury La Radiosa fresh milk machine…

Fresh milk machines are one thing. Then there’s the luxury that is the La Radiosa fresh milk machine – the first super-automatic professional machine from Gaggia Milano, which we’re thrilled to announce has now been added to our range. Designed for the most demanding of coffee connoisseurs, La Radiosa pushes the boundaries to a level that you never knew existed with unrivalled technology and a simply breath-taking design. To call La Radiosa simply a coffee machine just doesn’t do such a creation justice.

True Italian Style Coffee. No exaggeration required.

We all know that our favourite coffee is as unique to us as our fingerprint. But just when you thought only your favourite high-street coffee shop could master it, along came La Radiosa with its eye-catching design and a firm promise to deliver truly authentic coffee, either with an automatic Barista or self-service.

Wherever this machine finds a home, it will shine brightly – thanks to its brilliant design, innovative features and the coffee perfection that it delivers. La Radiosa is a machine that will comfortably find a home in busy offices, hotels, restaurants and cafes – in fact anywhere that is looking to offer a barista-style premium coffee offering, but with the convenience that is offered by an automatic coffee machine.

From a brand you’ve always been able to rely on.

Such an outstanding hot drinks experience is hardly a surprise when you consider the manufacturer. Gaggia Milano is a famous Italian brand that was born in 1930 when Achille Gaggia mastered the ability to extract coffee the way it should be. The rest, as they say, is history, and Achille’s wise wisdom has been transformed to the brand’s coffee machines. It is said that if Achille had to build one machine to make all his coffee dreams a reality back in 1930, it would have been La Radiosa…

More than just coffee…

Of course, the experience you receive in selecting your hot drink is almost as important as the drink itself. La Radiosa boasts an exclusive design to which the 10 inch HD touchscreen is its standout feature, but don’t think for one moment that it is just for show. The touchscreen offers great flexibility in selecting your corporate logo and customising your beverage, even the icons. You can also change the colour of the LED lights to suit your environment or to match your brand.

For the full coffee shop experience, ‘Evo Milk’ technology ensures that only La Radiosa can provide beverages the way you really want them, with either hot or cold milk at just the right densities and doses for each stage of the brewing process. The 24V high throughput pump has an adjustable flow, so you can create a unique coffee profile and adjust the density of soluble drinks to suit the requirements of the user.

Then, at the end of the day, La Radiosa’s automatic cleaning cycle ensures your machine is ready for the next day.

There’s no denying that La Radiosa has you and your workforce covered for the most important aspects, but there’s a few other neat little features that will enhance your experience. A range of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and even 3G makes transferring files a breeze. Additionally, La Radiosa is a coffee machine with an eye for the environment with a dedicated energy saving mode.

Get the most out of La Radiosa…

Such a prestigious coffee machine deserves the most premium ingredients. Café Casa is our very own luxury brand and is the perfect accompaniment for La Radiosa. Café Casa coffee beans are available in a range of blends from 100% Arabica to expertly crafted blends to offer a range of taste profiles to suit all preferences. We work closely with our trusted coffee roaster in Seville, Spain who responsibly source the finest quality green coffee beans from all over the world and roast them to perfection to provide a high quality, great tasting beverage that you’ll need to taste to appreciate. Head to our online store to see the entire Café Casa range, and experience competitive prices and speedy delivery.

With La Radiosa, it’s time to rethink what you thought a coffee machine was. And the future is already ahead of its time. Experience La Radiosa right now, and order your coffee machine from Coinadrink today…

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Enjoy the benefits of a vending machine in the colder months.

In the days of flexible hours and a closer relationship between your working and personal lives, employees may feel like they’ve never had it so good. But is that really true? As we pile more responsibility on ourselves, the importance of a meaningful break time becomes even more apparent, yet is easy to push to the back of your mind when racing to send an email or finish that all-important document. It’s time you made it easier for your employees to take a more meaningful break. It’s time you installed a vending machine.

A modern break time = a productivity headache.

It’s always beneficial to encourage your staff to take small, regular periods away from their desk throughout their day. If, however, your company is unable to offer adequate refreshments on site, you then force your employees off site, and this can often do more harm than good. Travelling from the workplace to their chosen cafe, coffee shop or fast food outlet ‘eats’ (if you’d pardon the pun) into their allocated time allowance, which means they’ll spend a lot of their break stressing about getting back to their desk in time as opposed to relaxing. You know, the thing that they’re actually supposed to do when taking time out from their work.

In the same way dominoes fall one by one, this has a knock on effect to their productivity levels for the rest of the day. And as we enter the colder conditions, this will only be made worse by hazardous conditions that’ll make break time rather unpleasant if not dangerous. Choose to install a vending machine in your workplace, and you can solve these issues as if by magic.

“No way is that a vending machine…”

Gone are the days when a coffee machine dispenses something merely wet and warm, and likewise for when you used to pop your loose change into the snack machine only for your desired item to get stuck on the way down to your desperate grasp. These frustrating occurences are thankfully no more, and vending is now one of the most forward thinking markets you’ll find, with cutting edge technology, sharp designs and futuristic features.

Coffee machines such as the La Radiosa introduce the coffee shop into the workplace…and then some. Advanced brewing systems combine with an extensive drinks menu to deliver truly authentic fresh bean and fresh milk coffees, and whilst this may be overkill for many, in truth a wide range of coffee machines do the sort of job the kettle could never even attempt to replicate.

Likewise, snack and fresh food machines are able to dispense healthier items including wraps, breakfast bars and pasta pots, so don’t think a vending machine is all about chocolate and crisps. Talking of snacking in the workplace, be sure to check out the Micro Market, a self-service convenience store tailor made to suit your available space. It’s the future of workplace refreshments, and ideal for larger workplaces with a higher volume of staff.

The vast majority of equipment is available with innovative payment methods, to ensure you don’t need to scramble around in your pockets for some loose change again. Coin, card, tokens and mobile, it’s all here, promoting a safer and more secure vending experience.

Then you choose a supplier you can trust!

Of course, it’s no good having a vending machine if it’s going to be too much hassle to keep on top of. Coinadrink Limited is an advanced vending supplier with over 57 years experience, and we can offer full maintenance as part of our industry leading operated agreement. We can take care of your entire refreshment solution, so you don’t have to lift a finger to enjoy the benefits of quality refreshments.

Contact Coinadrink today and lets have a chat about your individual requirements. We pride ourselves on being flexible enough to tailor our equipment to suit, and we endeavour to make vending work for your business.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Join us at the Black Country Business Fayre!

No sooner as one exhibition finishes, another is just around the corner. But that’s the way we like it. This time, we’ll be attending a different sort of exhibition in the form of the Black Country Business Fayre next Wednesday 16th October, at the Wolverhampton Racecourse between 9:30am and 12:30pm. We understand that you may feel a lot of exhibitions just aren’t worth your time, but the Black Country Business Fayre may be about to change your mindset. This special event will see us focus on an exciting new coffee cup known as rCUP, and they’ll be a special offer that you’ll be able to take advantage of on the day. 

A coffee cup fit for the future!

Hot drinks are something that the vast majority of us enjoy every day in the workplace and on-the-go. But you don’t need us to tell you about the damage that standard paper cups are doing to our environment, and it’s a worrying reality that over 99% of takeaway coffee cups cannot be effectively recycled. rCUP makes good use of these cups that would otherwise go straight into landfill, and is created specifically from used paper coffee cups. This makes it the first of its kind. So when you purchase rCUP, you’re contributing to a better planet that will work for future generations simply by doing something you enjoy doing everyday – enjoying a hot drink!

Of course, you need your coffee cup to do what it’s meant to do, and that’s where rCUP again manages to pull ahead of ‘yesterday’s’ coffee cup. rCUP is extremely durable, more so than you think, and is completely leak proof. A neat one-handed design utilises a push button lid, and providing you’ve remembered to close it you can chuck your rCUP into a backpack without the worry of your tea or coffee leaking over your laptop or an important document. Try doing with your current takeaway coffee cup, and you’ll be wondering how it could ever be deemed as a ‘takeaway’ coffee cup in the first place. The materials that have gone into ensuring of rCUP’s sturdy nature also contribute to its enhanced insulation, which keeps your hot drink warmer for longer for when those meetings go on longer than expected.

Experience rCUP at the Black Country Business Fayre.

In truth, there’s so much more to rCUP, and we’re confident that it’ll be your next coffee cup. With two different sizes and a wide range of colour combinations, rCUP is truly yours, which makes it perfect for your whole company. Make sure you visit us at the Black Country Business Fayre on Wednesday and see how our promotion has been created with exactly that in mind…

Through Coinadrink and our specialist branch divisions, we can take care of your entire workplace refreshments with high-end equipment, luxury yet cost effective products and an industry leading customer service plan. rCUP may bask in the limelight at the event, but our team are more than happy to take you through our entire vending options if you just require that little bit more.

So join us at the Black Country Business Fayre on Wednesday 16th October at the Wolverhampton Racecourse between 9:30am and 12:30pm. You won’t regret it.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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