BottleCycler Newsletter - Winter 2011

BottleCycler Q&A
Jason Saffy, BottleCycler Account Manager Sydney

Question: What is the one piece of advice you would like to give to the BottleCycler customers in order for them to get the most out of BottleCycler?
Answer: “Make sure to put the machine as close to the service area as possible. This will ensure no double handling.”  

Have a question relating to BottleCycler or the glass recycling industry? Send it to info@bottlecycler.com!  

'Chute' Down Your Empty Bottles                  
BottleCycler service technicians usually recommend that their clients place the BottleCycler glass crusher as close to the service area as possible for optimal bottle processing. However, in some instances this is not possible due to space restrictions.

This issue can be overcome with a chute machine, provided the venue is situated on two levels. The main benefit of the chute is the amount of space it saves; only the top box and the control panel are installed in the bar, while the chute and the glass crusher are placed in the cellar. All the bottles are crushed downstairs, which means that the already low level of noise that BottleCycler produces (68 dB) is even lower in the bar area.

The overall look of the bar is not compromised by the chute machine. The top box and control panel sport the same stainless steel finish as the BottleCycler glass crusher, which ensures that the parts blend in well with the overall look of the bar service area.  

If you would like to receive more information about the BottleCycler chute machine, simply email info@bottlecycler.com indicating your interest.

Trade Show Report
Despite the devastation caused by the floods in Queensland, the Hospitality and Gaming Australasia 2011 trade show went ahead as planned at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre mid-March this year. BottleCycler had been exhibiting successfully in Queensland at HGA 2011 months prior and the state did not disappoint this time either.

As with most hospitality trade shows, the array of exhibitors was wide, ranging from catering to construction and design. This presented our BottleCycler team excellent opportunities for networking with other industry people, with results already visible after the first day of exhibiting; the newest addition to the BottleCycler team, QLD Territory Manager John McPhee, had arranged BottleCycler glass crushers for two HGA exhibitors as the second exhibition day kicked off!  

In addition to the exhibitors, the level of interest shown by the trade show visitors was pleasing as well. As BottleCycler is currently concentrating on expanding its operations especially in the Brisbane and Gold Coast area, the HGA trade show was the perfect setting for demonstrating the benefits of the glass crusher and glass management service.   

BottleCycler presence was Clubs & Hotels 2011 Expo held on Tuesday 31.05.2011 and Wednesday 01.06.2011 at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre next to the Yarra River. It is Victoria's only trade show intended for bar and hotel industry, which makes it a central event for industry players to become acquinted with the latest trends in the hospitality industry. Naturally, BottleCycler was present introducing its services to the visitors not yet familiar with the company.

BottleCycler CEO Darryl Rainsbury, Melbourne Account and Service Manager Sam Haitidis and Sydney Account Manager Jason Saffy all teamed up to combine their areas of expertise in waste glass management, garnering positive feedback and interest from the visitors.

Upcoming trade shows with BottleCycler presence will be announced on the BottleCycler website. Come meet us in person!

Glass Collection Newsflash
The average number of bins collected in May 2011 was 10 bins per venue per week.  
This equals to an average of 542 kilograms of collected glass per venue per week.  

10 Tips to Turn Your Venue Greener
According to a recent study, 8 out of 10 customers would pay more to dine at an eco-friendly restaurant (Kandampully et al. 2010). So in addition to having BottleCycler glass crusher at your venue, why not make your venue even more eco-friendly with the following tips?  

1. Install low-flow water faucets or faucets with an aerator
2. Use locally grown produce in your recipes
3. Use recycled and unbleached paper products
4. Consider adding eco-friendly spirits to your drinks menu
5. Use energy efficient lighting, e.g., T8 fluorescent lighting
6. Use eco-friendly cleaning products
7. Buy ‘Energy Star’ appliances
8. Offer paper straws instead of plastic straws
9. Switch to reusable napkins and menu jackets
10. Use local websites such as Gumtree.com.au to get rid of your unwanted  barware  
Sources: About.com, Cooksdirect.com, Globalstewards.org, Hubpages.com         

Did You Know...?
BottleCycler was one of the winners of ABC’s hit TV show New Inventors in 2005. After winning first place, BottleCycler founders Hendrik van Rhijn and Hans van Schoonhoven went on to launch BottleCycler successfully in the Australian market. Since then, BottleCycler has been enjoying the ever-increasing support of the Australian hospitality industry.