All you need to know about iRecycle.
The iRecycle story...
iRecycle is a tech company leveraging data and information to change the behaviours of people around plastic and general waste management.
iRecycle does this by providing proper waste management education to it’s users and empowering them with the facilities to do the right thing such as ease of access to recycling facilities, incentives and personalised impact reporting.
If you’ve not been following my posts, I wrote about my start-up story here where I spoke about my background, my experience with beauty pageantry and how I started iRecycle.
You can read all about it here.
In this post, I’m going to be sharing with you all you need to know about iRecycle. From what we do, to our product features, the benefits of using our product and what you can expect to gain working with us.
What is iRecycle?
iRecycle is a waste management solution for individuals and businesses in coastal communities.
Through the provision of proper waste management education, recyclable waste collection services and juicy incentives, iRecycle has proven that people are willing to take action when change is made easy, accessible, and rewarding as seen here in Okuru-Ama community - a typical coastal community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
What does iRecycle do?
iRecycle uses sensitisation and awareness campaigns to garner support from communities and increase public understanding of the problem.
Climate change and plastic pollution, howbeit global issues, greatly affects us locally and what iRecycle is offering is a community based approach to addressing these issues.
Some features of iRecycle.
iRecycle is designed to leverage data and technology to empower community residents, businesses, collectors and aggregators in the recycling industry with the tools and resources they need to thrive.
From providing access to recycling education to offering networking opportunities and programs, our app is a game-changer.
Some of it’s features are;
iRecycle Learn : Promoting sustainability requires a joint effort from all. Our blog helps people stay informed about best practices in the industry. By sharing information and best practices, we aim to equip the public with the knowledge they need to positively impact the environment. Our goal is to inspire and encourage everyone to play their part in promoting environmental sustainability. After all, small actions lead to big changes!
Locate a nearby recycling centre : This feature makes finding recycling centers in your area such a breeze, saving you time and effort. By increasing the ease of access to recycling facilities, we want to encourage more people to participate in recycling. This, in turn, will help increase the overall recycling rate and reduce waste in our communities.
Track and report your impact : With this feature, you can see how much positive impact you’re making on the environment by recycling, monitor your progress and share it with the rest of the world.
Schedule your preferred collection day and get pick up reminders : This feature enables you schedule your preferred collection day and time so you can get frequent reminders making it possible for you to stay on top of your other responsibilities while also ensuring that your recycling is being done efficiently.
Earn incentives : Recycling is cool but it’s not always fun to do. In order to appreciate those who sign up to recycle with us, we go as far as offering them incentives to recognise and reward them for all their hardwork. This is our way of saying "thank you" for everything you do to help save the planet.
Shop eco-friendly items : We believe that promoting sustainability goes beyond just recycling, so we offer products that align with our values. Our eco-friendly online store offers a wide range of products, from reusable shopping bags and flasks to other eco-friendly items. By offering these products, which customers can purchase with their recycling points, we hope to make it easier for people to lead more sustainable lifestyles. We're committed to promoting environmental sustainability in all aspects of life, and our eco-friendly online store is just one way we're doing that.
Why recycle?
Yes. Recycling is important. But why?
Recycling is one of the easiest ways that we can live sustainably because anyone can do it.
All it takes is a willingness to make a difference and the discipline and commitment to do so.
Recycling is the process of transforming products that would otherwise be considered waste into new items.
This process not only helps curb pollution and conserve resources but also provides jobs and boosts the economy.
At iRecycle, we’re committed to making sustainability a lifestyle for everyone by providing easy ways to recycle and earn conveniently.
Here are 5 key reasons why you should start recycling today.
It creates less pollution : By recycling, you are reducing pollution by keeping materials out of landfills and incinerators. When we throw something away, it ends up somewhere. If we all become aware and work together as a community, we can protect our environment for future generations.
It preserves natural resources : The energy it takes to extract, process, and manufacture new products from scratch is far less than what is required to recycle. Recycling saves raw materials and energy, it reduces water consumption, improves air quality and creates jobs.
It protects the environment : Recycling is good for the environment because it conserves the Earth’s resources. The Earth is a finite planet, and it's getting smaller by the day compared with the growing population. Based on the United Nations' predictions, the global population is expected to grow from 7 billion+ today to 9.7 billion by 2050. To support this growth, we need to rethink our relationship with nature and how we consume it’s resources.
It boosts the economy : Recycling has a significant impact on the global economy. Producing goods using recycled materials means less waste and pollution while consuming less water and energy. This way, more people are presented with more alternatives to opt for eco-friendly products.
It helps curb climate change : Recycling allows us to take part in the battle against climate change. Using recycled materials to make new products reduces the need for virgin materials.
Being conscious of the environment in a positive way can help us be more sustainable in the future.
One common misconception about recycling is that it's difficult or time-consuming.
But with iRecycle, we’ve made it easy for anyone to recycle from the comfort of their home, school or office.
We need to take crucial steps towards preserving the environment for future generations and recycling is one of it.
Whether you’re an individual, business or organization, you can sign up with us at www.irecycle.world and begin your recycling journey today.
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