Rewarding Household Recyclers

This looks like a slick idea for increasing the popularity of household recycling. Residents enrolling in this pilot program in Philadelphia are paid based on the volume of recyclables they generate, which is measured by recycling bins equipped with RFID (radio frequency identification) chips. Payment is in the form of coupons deposited into an online account, which then can be redeemed by participating local retailers. It’s called the RecycleBank, and you can find out more about it here.