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CloudnewsmagThe Oyo State Government has implemented a mobile application to enhance and monitor waste collection in the state.
This was announced on Thursday in Ibadan by Ms. Uloma Airhienbuwa, the chief strategy officer of a recycling company.
She stated that the user-friendly application, will aid in tracking the movement and management of hazardous and other solid wastes. The app will also incorporate GPS technology to enable users to locate their specific waste-pickup location. It will also incentivizes waste sorting, and incorporates a points-based system.
Another interesting feature is that users can earn points based on the accuracy of their waste sorting and responsible disposal practices.
Approximately 13 million metric tons of plastic trash are reported to enter the oceans annually. This amount is comparable to one waste truckload every 60 seconds, to put it in context.
Unfortunately in Africa, up to 20 percent of plastics are not recycled which is much lower than the European Union’s goal of 50 percent recycling by 2025.
As a result, individuals and companies are making the most of technology to guarantee that the EU’s goal is reached. Platforms that link garbage recyclers and waste collectors have become a typical innovation.
As smartphones become cheaper and more accessible, users can access recycling and waste removal services.
The Chief Strategy Officer while noting the features of the app for Oyo indigenes, stated that the waste management app was designed with the consumer in mind to ensure user convenience and sustainability with several key features to facilitate waste and recycling pickup requests.
She stated that the app is continually being developed to ensure users a seamless experience for pickup requests, tracking the progress of pickups, payments and receiving rewards.
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