We all know that recycling is important, but let's face it: sometimes routine or rushing around distracts us from the importance of recycling. But what if recycling was more than just a good habit? What if with every bottle or can you could contribute to a social cause, plant trees, or even win prizes? Surely this way, you won't forget the importance of recycling.
Well that's exactly what you get. RECYCLES, the Ecoembes app that's transforming recycling in hundreds of municipalities across Spain. This app turns an everyday gesture into an action with real impact and real benefits for you. Read on, I'll tell you about it. How to take advantage of the RECICLOS app and earn rewards for recycling.
What is RECICLOS and how can you take advantage of this initiative?
RECYCLES is a free mobile app Created by Ecoembes, it motivates you to recycle more and better and is available in select municipalities across the country. You can find out if your municipality is a RECICLOS municipality on this website: https://www.reciclos.com/. The idea is simple: Every time you recycle your cans and plastic beverage bottles in the yellow container, you earn points called RECYCLESYou can also recycle at RECYCLOS machines, which you'll find in various public places—train stations, hospitals, and university campuses throughout Spain.
Using it is very simple, but there is a difference between recycling in the yellow bin and a RECYCLOS machine. The difference is minimal, but it's important for earning your points (which I'll explain below). Let's see:
Use RECYCLES in a yellow container
In case you are going to throw cans and bottles in the yellow container: You just have to download the app in a municipality that is RECYCLOS, scan the barcode of the can or plastic drink bottle that you are going to recycle, and Take a photo through the App of the container where you are going to deposit the recycled containersOnce this is done, you'll generate RECICLOS points, which you can redeem for raffle entries, donations to social or environmental causes, and even for planting trees in the RECICLOS Forest.
Take advantage of the RECYCLING Machines
And in case you have a RECYCLING Machine nearby (there are around 300 machines scattered across different parts of Spain) You will have to place your containers in the machine one by one.. When you're done you'll be able to scan the QR code with your mobile app that appears on the RECYCLING Machine screen and as simple as that, You will now have your RECYCLES points directly associated with your account within the app to be able to redeem them.
Whichever way you choose, with RECYCLES Recycling and earning points is super simple and a great opportunity to get involved in improving the community. using RECYCLE points. I'll explain what they're for.
More than points: Recycling to transform your community
Here comes the really special thing about RECICLOS: Your points are not just for youThe app incentivizes you to recycle in the yellow bin:
- Support local causesDonate your points to social or environmental projects in your own region, as well as national projects. Imagine helping create an urban garden, helping families in need, or improving a nearby park, just by recycling! Some of the organizations RECICLOS collaborates with include the Spanish Association Against Cancer, the Red Cross, the Spanish Federation of Food Banks, Global Nature, the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases, and Children's Villages, among others.
- Participate in sweepstakes: Redeem your points for entries into raffles for prizes such as bicycles, tablets, headphones, rural getaways, local products with designation of origin, and much more.
- Plant a treeYou can also use your points to contribute to tree planting in the Sierra Norte de Madrid, helping to conserve this nature reserve, which has been degraded at the forest level.
You choose what to use your RECYCLES points for, seeing how your small daily gesture has a real and tangible impact where you live. Although even more tangible will be the rewards RECICLOS will give you for your recycling habits.
RECYCLING Rewards: What can you earn this summer by recycling?
If you live in a RECICLOS municipality, this summer you can participate with your RECICLOS in certain drawings to win incredible benefits and rewards. In the coming months you will be able to participate in some of the following raffles:
- Catch It Bonds to enjoy leisure experiences.
- Packs of Designation of Origin Products from Murcia and Galicia.
- Folding bicycles urban style.
- Suitcase sets for your vacation.
And yes, they have already been done more than 3.000 draws where fantastic prizes such as electric scooters or tablets have been awarded. Don't miss the opportunity to enter the raffles for something as simple and common as recycling..
How do you know if your municipality is part of this wonderful initiative?
First you will have to Download the app on both iOS for your iPhone and Android phones.You can easily find it as "RECICLOS" in your app store for free. But if you don't want to search for it, here's how. direct links so you can get it:
As soon as you have it, Sign up to create an account or enter your account if you have already created one.Now, from the moment you open the app with your account, you'll see if RECICLOS is already participating in your area or municipality.
I assure you that when you start using it You will stop seeing empty bottles and cans and start seeing opportunities. full of value to help your community and the environment. Download RECYCLES now and start changing the world from your own neighborhood.