My Solution

After interviewing people and learning more about the problems associated with recycling, I have discovered that there definitely is an opportunity for a solution. To mitigate the frustrations and lack of motivation when it comes to recycling, I am proposing the creation of an app. This app would help people determine what is and is not recyclable and would offer rewards for every 50-100 items recycled, creating an incentive. The app could also provide basic recycling info such as where the nearest recycling centers are located. I think that people have placed less importance on recycling in modern times, and the system can be overly complicated in certain locations. Something needs to be done to "rebrand" recycling and get people excited to help the earth again.