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Recycling app facilitates the recycling process and thus helps to achieve sustainability. As the world is moving towards technological advancement, humans are becoming more dependent on online software and applications for daily tasks. Technology can be a boon if used properly. Luckily today we can use technology to solve one of the biggest problem worlds is facing right now- the problem of climate change. The world is also facing other environmental catastrophes right now. To tackle these problems, a method of effective recycling needs to be administered. The use of the 3 Rs- reduce reuse and recycle can't be emphasized enough for the betterment of the globe in this regard. These three Rs are so impactful that if implemented properly, they can change the data on global pollution.
The modern era has given rise to several applications which can aid in better recycling. Many of us might not be aware of the existence of these recycling apps but these apps are a savior when it comes to recycling. So, let's check out the list.
1. Recycle green - Pay by Waste
This India's very own recycling app allows us to buy any product listed in app catalogs in exchange for waste material at our homes. There are several categories such as fashion, home, living, cleaning, sweets, etc with thousands of products enlisted under each category. Customers can choose any product and then can opt for the pay-by-waste option. Each waste item has a pre-designated price such as paper for Rs.20 per kg. The app also releases timely offers and discounts to encourage buyers to exchange more waste.
2. Scrapp
Scrapp is a United Nations' app that aims to make recycling simple and easy for customers. We can scan the barcode of any item to check whether the item is made of what kind of material. Be it a recyclable, or bio-degradable material, details pop up on the screen soon after scanning. So, this app helps us to short material into recyclable or non-recyclable types.
3. Horizon- Community Recycling
The main feature of this India-based application is that it lets us join communities similar to us i.e. interested in recycling. It makes consumers aware by sharing recycling tips, stories, and articles on our day-to-day products. The communities are often given challenges to complete a specific number of recycling item targets. On completing recycling users are given scores. Hence this app work more or less like a game motivating people to recycle more.
4. OLIO
'Don't need it? Olio it.' The tagline says it all. This USA-based app helps people to shuffle items local community- items that they no longer use. People can post photos of extra items at their homes along with the item name to be taken by someone who needs it. It also works the other way round- people can post about any item, they are looking for. In India, OLX works in the same way. People can buy and sell old items in the local community.
5. Recycle!
This waste management app provides information about nearby recycling centers based on your location. Standing notification about the timing and type of waste to be collected at a nearby location. It schedules the user's calendar accordingly. It also helps in shorting waste. The map in the application shows the recycling center in that geographical area as per the waste type.
6. reGain
This UK-based app is a good example of how to get users engaged. For each item recycled through the app, reGAIN offers discount coupons. Users can also select the charity center they want to donate their belonging. Users can also check the nearby drop-off point to drop off their dresses for charity or can get their dresses redesigned by reGAIN team, whichever way they want.
Conclusion
All these recycling apps are of great use for recycling purposes. 'Recycle.Green' app allows us to exchange your household waste for brand new purchases. Crab helps in shorting items into recyclable and non-recyclable types. Horizon enables us to join a similar community to aid in recycling. OLIO And OLX facilitate the trade of old goods. Recycle! helps in the recycling center based on our location. Regain encourages recycling by offering discount coupons to its user for each recycling operation performed on the app.
Now, even online technology is facilitating sustainable living. So, we should too inculcate the practice of 'reduce, reuse and recycle' in our daily life.
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