KOHIJAU-ICycle who launched their Recycle System at Kuala Sepetang this morning with the installation of their recycle bin got off to a strong start with 200 residents signing up with the system.
The launch was officiated by Kuala Sepetang Assemblywoman Chua Yee Ling together with KOHIJAU Chairman Dr Richard Ng and ICycle Director Dr Tan Ching Seong.
Chua when contacted described the recycle system as a good peer reward system that encourages the recycling of domestic waste.
Under the system residents will earn Recycle points which can be ex-changed with cash or products similar to the Bonus Link system.
“Talking about recycling is a big challenge in Kuala Sepetang fishing village. We have 800 households and a population of 3000.
“It will take some time for the residents to participate in recycling. Hopefully with the launch today we have kickstarted and will be able to create the awareness to sustain a recycling system”
Chua added that the effort to create awareness as continuous.
“We started trying to recruit members since August. While we are happy that 200 of them have registered to participate in this system we are still looking for more members.
“Similarly we are happy that KOHIJAU has supported us with their recycle bin though we will need a few more going forward” said Chua.
KOHIJAU Chairman Ng said the residents were generally positive of their recycle system which rewards contributors with points which can be ex-changed with cash or products similar to the Bonus Link system.
To participate in the program residents have to register with ICycle to receive an account number and barcode stickers.
Residents will pack their recyclables in plastic bags, place their barcode sticker on the bag and dispose the bag at the ICycle recycle bin.
ICycle will collect the recyclables and credit the points to their personal account which can be checked online.
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