Security Guard Wins iPhone 15 After Recycling 1,600 Plastic Bottles
- Publish date: Thursday، 23 November 2023 | Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024
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Dipesh Chamlagain, a Nepalese expatriate working as a security guard in the UAE, recently achieved a milestone by recycling nearly 1,600 plastic bottles in just one week. This exceptional commitment to sustainability earned him a brand-new iPhone 15, a reward system facilitated by Renie's smart bin installation at his workplace.
Motivated by Environmental Concerns
Motivated by his deep concern for the environment, Chamlagain started collecting and recycling discarded plastic bottles in his workplace, in collaboration with the housekeeping staff. His initial aim to upgrade from an iPhone 8 transformed into a rewarding achievement, as his sustainable actions led him to own the latest iPhone model.
Renie's Innovative Smart Bins and Incentivized Recycling Program
Renie's widespread deployment of over 1,000 smart bins across the UAE has revolutionized recycling practices. These smart bins link recycled bottles to users' accounts through the Renie app, wherein each bottle recycled contributes to a raffle ticket in an incentivized recycling program. Founder Sander Van Waes highlights the success of this approach, fostering increased user engagement and cultivating enduring recycling habits among participants.
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Encouraging Further Engagement in Recycling Efforts
With the upcoming raffle promising another iPhone 15 as a prize, Renie continues to inspire active engagement in recycling efforts. This initiative encourages not only a greener lifestyle but also fosters a community-driven approach to sustainability, strengthening the impact of individual actions in shaping an eco-friendlier future.