A new gimmick from the local government of Quezon City called “Trash To Cashback” is trending now wherein every trash you collected and surrendered in their office is converted in points which can be redeemed as foods.
Solid waste is a biggest challenge of every government in each every nation, especially the 3rd world countries this waste could cause a wide scale of flooding during rainy season which endangers every citizen.
POINTS SYSTEM:
1 kilo of carton = 3 environmental points
1 kilo of plastic assorted plastic bottles like shampoo, mineral waters and etc = 16 environmental points
1 kilo of clear plastics like alcohol bottles = 18 environmental points
1 kilo of plastic shampoo wrappers = 1 environmental points
1 kilo of shredder bond and newspapers= 1-3 points
This effort of the local LGU is a great help not only to the people but also has a big impact on the environment which can benefited largely by the new generation.
For more information you can go directly to their website to know where the points can be redeemed and enjoy your foods.
