Recyclebank is a company based in
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the Un ...
that promotes recycling and environmental awareness. It provides a rewards program for various goods.
A Certified
B Corporation
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, Recyclebank is headquartered in
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the Un ...
.
History
In 2001, New York City was considering cancelling its recycling program. Then Fordham Law student Patrick FitzGerald drafted a business model to financially incentivize people to recycle and allow businesses to promote sustainability. In 2003, he contacted Ron Gonen, a high school friend, for assistance. By 2003, the two had completed a business plan, and by 2004, began a pilot program in
Philadelphia
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. In 2009, Recyclebank became a certified B corporation.
See also
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Efficient energy use
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Gamification
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Sustainability
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Triple Bottom Line
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Waste Management
Waste management or waste disposal includes the processes and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.
This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitorin ...
References
External links
Official Site for RecycleBank
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Companies based in New York City
Gamification
Recycling in New York City