Coinstar : Green on the Inside

Coinstar’s Change for our Earth™ program promotes the environmentally beneficial reuse of coin. Internally, we have implemented changes to our manufacturing and operations functions to further our sustainability practices – and we will continue to explore new ways to contribute.

Following are some of the green practices we’ve employed to date.

Saving fuel: GPS in Vehicles
Our fleet is equipped with GPS technology which helps us to reduce fuel consumption by monitoring vehicle speed and idle times, as well as keeping all maintenance up to date. Coinstar saves over 10,000 gallons of fuel annually by utilizing this technology. In addition, Coinstar is adding gasoline-electric hybrids to our fleet to ensure we are using the most efficient vehicles available.

Recycling Kiosk Parts
As machines come out of the field for upgrades, we make every effort to reuse components. All machines are thoroughly tested before they go back out the door.

Saving Raw Materials: Metal Recycling
Over the past two years, Coinstar has recycled over 720,000 pounds of scrap metal as machines and parts are retired from service.

Energy Efficiency: Florescent Bulbs
The majority of our existing backlit units have digital energy-saving florescent bulbs, and 100% of our new machine production utilizes these bulbs.

Paper, Plastic & Can Recycling at Headquarters
Coinstar employees recycle paper, cans & plastic with bins in lunchrooms, offices and common areas.