A 'Helpful' app for recycling

摘要

Another technology innovation to make headlines recently has been the 'Helpful' recycling incentive app, which was launched in London in January. After downloading the free app, users can identify single-use items, such as plastic bottles and coffee cups, with their smartphone camera. The app supplies information about the type of material and suggests where the item can be recycled at facilities nearby. After recycling the item, users receive a Helpful 'coin' that can be redeemed against a range of eco-friendly products.