Woonsocket Banks on Recycling

Great follow up to our Woonsocket shows, and a nice profile on Recyclebank:

By DAVE FISHER/ecoRI News staff

WOONSOCKET —" What if you could earn credits at local and national retailers by doing something that you are already doing? And if you’re not doing it, it’s easy enough to start. All of the necessary components are right there in your yard. A simple online registration, and you’re putting credit in your Recyclebank.

Recyclebank, founded in 2004, is a social enterprise venture that, stated simply, rewards people for doing the right thing. Three million Recyclebank users in the United States and United Kingdom earn points through simple actions like recycling that can be redeemed for discounts and other offers from local and national stores and e-commerce sites such as Home Depot, Dunkin' Donuts and e-Bay. If your community is participating in the 2012 Recyclebank 50 State Challenge, simply putting your recycling on the curb can earn points.

Normally, it would cost the city $40,000 a year to participate in Recyclebank, but through a grant from Waste Management, Woonsocket’s contracted waste hauler and partner in Recyclebank, the city has received a free two-year membership and, beginning July 2, local residents will have the chance to compete with 49 other cities and towns across America in the challenge. The contest will run through Dec. 31 and the winning community will receive $100,000 from Recyclebank..."

We will work to get them on a future show.

Also, listen in today to WARL 1320 AM, and their stream site, along with Blog Talk Radio/Renewable Now as we go live from 12-1p with Grow Smart's John Flaherty and talk about "smart streets".  

Then, listen on-demand, 24/7, on Blog Talk Radio for this and other segments.