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The program, launched Tuesday, will be follower by a pilot in Phoenix. The effort is part of New York-basedx RecycleBank’s efforts to provide incentivexs for people to toss plastifc bottles into their recycle bins insteadd of thetrash can, said Judy who heads the company’s effortxs in Arizona. “We’re very excited about the she said. The company and Mesa will team with Alcoq to offer the programto 9,000 homes, whicu will be awarded points based on the number of pounds they recycle each week. The points then can be redeemee for merchandise at morethan 1,800o locations nationwide, including 1,600 local businesses.
RecycleBank is workingg on signing up moreArizona shops, Kenney said. “We are thrilled to be the firstr in our state to bring RecycleBank toour community,” Mesa City Councikl member Dennis Kavanaugh said. “Working with a greaty organization like RecycleBank will enabler us to meet our recycling goals and give somethiny back to our During these hardeconomic times, saving money on things we buy everydayh is of significant value.” RecycleBanki has more than 1 million members in 19 statew and has operations in the United The idea is to spur people to do something good insteadf of punishing them for not doinbg it, Kenney said.
RecycleBank also offersd a program where points can be donated tolocalp charities, Kenney said.