In Sydney give out food vouchers in exchange for empty PET bottles Bashny.Net

In Sydney, Australia, has installed machines for reception of garbage that passes compensation in exchange for empty plastic or aluminum bottles, according to the themindunleashed.org. As rewards are offered bus tickets, food vouchers and other gifts to encourage locals and tourists to keep the city clean.

"These processing machines, issuing a "return goods" — food vouchers or bus tickets will undoubtedly be to encourage citizens and tourists to take the trash. One machine holds up to 2 000 cans, and when it is full, employees of the mayoralty will receive a notification by e-mail," explained Ms. clover Moore, mayor of Sydney, in his blog.

In Australia every minute are thrown in the trash, there are about 15,000 PET and empty aluminum cans, however, the local government of Sydney hope processing machines will increase awareness and awareness in relation to waste management.

Source: www.ecology.md