UK theme parks to offer half-price entry in exchange for used plastic bottles

Legoland and Thorpe Park among the attractions that have joined Coca-Cola in a trial offering instant incentives for recyclingVisitors to some of the UK's most popular tourist attractions are to be offered half-price entry in exchange for used plastic drinks bottles, as part of a trial starting on Wednesday which gives instant incentives for recycling.In a tie-up between theme park operator Merlin and drinks giant Coca-Cola, a series of so-called "reverse vending machines" will be installed outside the entrances of Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland. Continue reading...