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Method and system for improving recycling through the use of financial incentives

  • US 20060178933A1
  • Filed: 02/02/2006
  • Published: 08/10/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A recycling method, comprising:

  • a. providing an entity with a receptacle for recyclable materials, said receptacle containing a source identification;

    b. reading the source identification of the receptacle at the time of collection of the recyclable materials in the receptacle;

    c. determining the quantity of the recyclable materials in the receptacle at the time of collection;

    d. recording the recycling event and the quantity of the recyclable materials for the source identification at the time of collection, and creating a record;

    e. accepting the recyclable materials for recycling;

    f. translating the record of the recycling event and the quantity recycled into a credit associated with the source identification and the entity;

    g. enabling the entity to redeem the credit in exchange for a reward that can be used at participating retailers for goods, services, coupons for goods or services, or other economic benefit.

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