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‘Forest’ of Carbon Dioxide-Sucking Vending Machines Planned in Japan

A mock up of Asahi's carbon dioxide absorbing vending machines.
A mock up of Asahi's carbon dioxide absorbing vending machines.Source: Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

One of Japan’s leading drinks makers is planning an unorthodox way to cut its carbon emissions, utilizing a ubiquitous device in the nation: the vending machine.

The soft drinks arm of Tokyo-based Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. said it plans to test out new machine next month containing a material that “absorbs carbon dioxide” as it sucks in air to cool or warm the drinks inside.