Greenopolis Launches Oceanopolis on Facebook
Breakthrough social game rewards users for recycling both online and in real life
(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) San Francisco, CA – Oct 13, 2010 – Greenopolis, a fast-growing technology company in the recycling space, today launched Oceanopolis, a Facebook game that rewards people for recycling online and in the community. Greenopolis, a subsidiary of Waste Management (NYSE: WM), produces interactive recycling kiosks that collect materials in high-traffic locations. Through Oceanopolis, the company is extending its reach into social media by offering a fun gaming experience that educates and rewards users for sustainable living.
The Greenopolis Recycling System provides innovative ways for users to recycle, interact and earn rewards:
•Interactive recycling kiosks, located nationwide, allow users to scan and deposit cans, bottles and glass for recycling
•Users receive points for everything they deposit
•Points are redeemable on greenopolis.com for a variety of discounts or coupons from restaurants, theaters and retail establishments across the country
•Points can also be earned by participating on the Greenopolis website and playing Oceanopolis
•Beyond rewards, the technology allows users to track their behavior and learn about sustainable living through online interaction
•The program’s goal is to use both digital and physical platforms to create awareness and increase recycling.
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