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Can Your Ad Campaign Recycle 10,000 Bottles?

March 27, 2025
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Your Billboard Called - it Wants to Save the Planet!

As advertising evolves, brands are rethinking how and where they connect with consumers. A new generation of digital out-of-home (DOOH) platforms is emerging - one that directly links ad spend to measurable environmental outcomes. Olyns is at the forefront of this shift. By placing smart, AI-powered Cubes at grocery store entrances and other high-traffic locations, Olyns blends recycling and advertising into a single platform. What makes it different is the ability to track both campaign performance and environmental impact, giving brands the data they need to measure success on two important fronts. This post explores how Olyns is delivering results for brands - and for the planet.

What Brands Expect from DOOH

In today’s data-driven world, impressions alone aren’t enough. Advertisers want to know how their campaigns are performing, who they’re reaching, and whether the messaging resonates. Engagement, reach, and ROI are critical - but increasingly, so is sustainability. Younger consumers particularly expect brands to lead with purpose and follow through with meaningful action. That’s why forward-thinking brands are looking for ways to make their sustainability efforts more visible, credible, and measurable. Olyns gives them a channel that delivers on both performance and purpose.

Olyns Smart Cubes: Ads and Recycling in One

Olyns Cubes serve a dual purpose: they’re recycling machines with large imbedded screens that display advertising.

  • Recycling: The Cube accepts bottles and cans, tracks recycling activity, and processes deposit refunds.
  • Advertising: The Cube shows full-motion digital ads on a 55-inch screen.

This means consumers see brand messaging at the exact moment they’re taking a sustainable action - recycling. It’s  a simple, effective way to connect brands with positive environmental change.

Real-Time Performance Data

Olyns goes beyond exposure by helping brands understand how their ads are performing in the real world.

  • Audience Insights: Cubes placed in busy locations capture data on impressions, dwell time, and interaction (through recycling activity or engaging with the screen)
  • Verified Metrics: All impressions are third-party audited, so brands can confidently measure reach and performance.

With this data, brands can evaluate what’s working and make real-time adjustments for better results.

Smarter Targeting with Dynamic Ads ( DCO)

Olyns supports dynamic creative optimization (DCO), allowing ads to change automatically based on real-time inputs like:

  • Time of Day & Weather: Serve cold drink ads on hot days or snacks during rush hour.
  • Recycling Behavior: Trigger ads based on what users recycle.  
    • competitive targeting - show a Pepsi ad after a Coke bottle deposit ( or vice versa)
    • Loyalty boost - show a Red Bull ad after a Red Bull can deposit.

This level of targeting helps increase engagement and ensures your message is always relevant.

Campaign Flexibility and Control

With Olyns’ digital platform, brands can make changes on the fly. Teams can swap creatives, A/B test messaging, and adjust targeting mid-campaign based on performance insights. This flexibility helps brands stay agile and maximize the effectiveness of their ad spend.

Measuring Environmental Impact: Real Data, Real Results

Olyns captures detailed environmental impact data for each campaign:

  • Real-Time Recycling Data: Tracks how many bottles and cans are recycled at each Cube displaying ads, by time and location.
  • CO₂ Savings Calculated: Quantifies the carbon impact of the campaign based on the volume and type of material collected.

Brands get a clear view of how their campaigns contribute to recycling goals and broader sustainability objectives.

Visibility, Trust & Tangible Impact

Olyns helps brands build credibility by linking their advertising directly to real, measurable sustainability outcomes. Campaigns on the Olyns platform support brand objectives while contributing to larger sustainability movements - like reducing plastic waste and advancing the circular economy. It’s a smart fit for companies looking to lead on sustainability in a competitive, values-driven market.

Olyns turns ad campaigns into visible action - backed by data that can be used in marketing, ESG reporting, or stakeholder communications.

Example of outcomes include: 

✅  “This campaign helped recycle 10,000 bottles in your community.”
✅  “This campaign diverted 1 ton of plastic from landfill.”
✅  “This campaign saved 500,000 kg of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere.”
✅  “This campaign supported local Deposit Return Systems (DRS) and consumer recycling access.”
✅  “This campaign reduced the demand for virgin plastic by increasing rPET supply.”

The Cubes themselves make an impact before a single bottle is recycled. They’re prominently placed at store entrances - large, eye-catching, and hard to ignore. Whether someone is walking in, driving past, or actively recycling, your brand and message are right there in the moment. It’s visibility that reinforces your story - and your commitment to doing good.

Mini Case Study: A Purpose-Driven Product Launch

The Challenge: Promote a new eco-friendly bottled water and boost recycling rates.

The Approach: Run DOOH ads on Olyns Cubes in urban grocery locations. Messaging focused on hydration, sustainability, and responsible disposal, tailored by time of day.

The Results: The campaign showed how DOOH can drive both awareness and sustainability.

📈 30%+ higher engagement than static signage

♻️ Over 18,000 containers recycled

🌍 200 Kg of CO₂ avoided

💚 Lift in brand perception among eco-conscious consumers

Why It Matters

Olyns is changing the way brands think about advertising - proving that campaign performance and sustainability can go hand in hand. It’s no longer about choosing between visibility and values; Olyns helps brands do both, and measure it.

Conclusion: Ads Can Drive Sales and Do Good, and Olyns can Measure it All

Advertising expectations are changing. Brands are now encouraged to show results that go beyond impressions - results that reflect business performance and environmental impact. Olyns helps brands meet that challenge by combining DOOH media with real-time recycling data and verified CO₂ savings. From creative testing and contextual targeting to ESG reporting and CSR storytelling, it’s a platform that delivers on multiple levels. It’s advertising that drives engagement, supports sustainability goals, and advances the circular economy- one campaign at a time.

Can Your Ad Campaign Recycle 10,000 Bottles?

Your Billboard Called - it Wants to Save the Planet!

As advertising evolves, brands are rethinking how and where they connect with consumers. A new generation of digital out-of-home (DOOH) platforms is emerging - one that directly links ad spend to measurable environmental outcomes. Olyns is at the forefront of this shift. By placing smart, AI-powered Cubes at grocery store entrances and other high-traffic locations, Olyns blends recycling and advertising into a single platform. What makes it different is the ability to track both campaign performance and environmental impact, giving brands the data they need to measure success on two important fronts. This post explores how Olyns is delivering results for brands - and for the planet.

What Brands Expect from DOOH

In today’s data-driven world, impressions alone aren’t enough. Advertisers want to know how their campaigns are performing, who they’re reaching, and whether the messaging resonates. Engagement, reach, and ROI are critical - but increasingly, so is sustainability. Younger consumers particularly expect brands to lead with purpose and follow through with meaningful action. That’s why forward-thinking brands are looking for ways to make their sustainability efforts more visible, credible, and measurable. Olyns gives them a channel that delivers on both performance and purpose.

Olyns Smart Cubes: Ads and Recycling in One

Olyns Cubes serve a dual purpose: they’re recycling machines with large imbedded screens that display advertising.

  • Recycling: The Cube accepts bottles and cans, tracks recycling activity, and processes deposit refunds.
  • Advertising: The Cube shows full-motion digital ads on a 55-inch screen.

This means consumers see brand messaging at the exact moment they’re taking a sustainable action - recycling. It’s  a simple, effective way to connect brands with positive environmental change.

Real-Time Performance Data

Olyns goes beyond exposure by helping brands understand how their ads are performing in the real world.

  • Audience Insights: Cubes placed in busy locations capture data on impressions, dwell time, and interaction (through recycling activity or engaging with the screen)
  • Verified Metrics: All impressions are third-party audited, so brands can confidently measure reach and performance.

With this data, brands can evaluate what’s working and make real-time adjustments for better results.

Smarter Targeting with Dynamic Ads ( DCO)

Olyns supports dynamic creative optimization (DCO), allowing ads to change automatically based on real-time inputs like:

  • Time of Day & Weather: Serve cold drink ads on hot days or snacks during rush hour.
  • Recycling Behavior: Trigger ads based on what users recycle.  
    • competitive targeting - show a Pepsi ad after a Coke bottle deposit ( or vice versa)
    • Loyalty boost - show a Red Bull ad after a Red Bull can deposit.

This level of targeting helps increase engagement and ensures your message is always relevant.

Campaign Flexibility and Control

With Olyns’ digital platform, brands can make changes on the fly. Teams can swap creatives, A/B test messaging, and adjust targeting mid-campaign based on performance insights. This flexibility helps brands stay agile and maximize the effectiveness of their ad spend.

Measuring Environmental Impact: Real Data, Real Results

Olyns captures detailed environmental impact data for each campaign:

  • Real-Time Recycling Data: Tracks how many bottles and cans are recycled at each Cube displaying ads, by time and location.
  • CO₂ Savings Calculated: Quantifies the carbon impact of the campaign based on the volume and type of material collected.

Brands get a clear view of how their campaigns contribute to recycling goals and broader sustainability objectives.

Visibility, Trust & Tangible Impact

Olyns helps brands build credibility by linking their advertising directly to real, measurable sustainability outcomes. Campaigns on the Olyns platform support brand objectives while contributing to larger sustainability movements - like reducing plastic waste and advancing the circular economy. It’s a smart fit for companies looking to lead on sustainability in a competitive, values-driven market.

Olyns turns ad campaigns into visible action - backed by data that can be used in marketing, ESG reporting, or stakeholder communications.

Example of outcomes include: 

✅  “This campaign helped recycle 10,000 bottles in your community.”
✅  “This campaign diverted 1 ton of plastic from landfill.”
✅  “This campaign saved 500,000 kg of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere.”
✅  “This campaign supported local Deposit Return Systems (DRS) and consumer recycling access.”
✅  “This campaign reduced the demand for virgin plastic by increasing rPET supply.”

The Cubes themselves make an impact before a single bottle is recycled. They’re prominently placed at store entrances - large, eye-catching, and hard to ignore. Whether someone is walking in, driving past, or actively recycling, your brand and message are right there in the moment. It’s visibility that reinforces your story - and your commitment to doing good.

Mini Case Study: A Purpose-Driven Product Launch

The Challenge: Promote a new eco-friendly bottled water and boost recycling rates.

The Approach: Run DOOH ads on Olyns Cubes in urban grocery locations. Messaging focused on hydration, sustainability, and responsible disposal, tailored by time of day.

The Results: The campaign showed how DOOH can drive both awareness and sustainability.

📈 30%+ higher engagement than static signage

♻️ Over 18,000 containers recycled

🌍 200 Kg of CO₂ avoided

💚 Lift in brand perception among eco-conscious consumers

Why It Matters

Olyns is changing the way brands think about advertising - proving that campaign performance and sustainability can go hand in hand. It’s no longer about choosing between visibility and values; Olyns helps brands do both, and measure it.

Conclusion: Ads Can Drive Sales and Do Good, and Olyns can Measure it All

Advertising expectations are changing. Brands are now encouraged to show results that go beyond impressions - results that reflect business performance and environmental impact. Olyns helps brands meet that challenge by combining DOOH media with real-time recycling data and verified CO₂ savings. From creative testing and contextual targeting to ESG reporting and CSR storytelling, it’s a platform that delivers on multiple levels. It’s advertising that drives engagement, supports sustainability goals, and advances the circular economy- one campaign at a time.

Advertising
Sustainability