In 2023, Victoria launched its Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) to support Australia’s circular economy goals and achieve a recovery target above 80%. Re.Group, through its CDS division Return-It, partnered with Machinex to modernize the return experience using the MACH CountAIner™. Designed for high-speed bulk counting, the AI-powered system identifies and counts mixed containers without pre-sorting or barcode scanning, reducing wait times, improving operational flow, and delivering a faster, simpler return process while ensuring accurate redemption, compliance, and real-time transaction visibility.

The conditioning center designed and built by Machinex for the Quebec Beverage Container Recovery Association (AQRCB)/Consignaction represents a first within Quebec’s modernized deposit return system. Located in Sorel-Tracy, this 67,000 sq. ft. facility was developed to support the increase in volumes resulting from the expansion of the deposit system and the addition of new container types, including plastic containers ranging from 100 mL to 2 L. Equipped with MACH Hyspec^® optical sorters powered by Machinex artificial intelligence, the facility delivers accurate and efficient sorting of refundable containers while providing the flexibility needed to support the continued evolution of Quebec’s deposit system.