Praia Grande rewards residents for reporting illegal dumping

Praia Grande, SP, launched a pilot program using an app to reward residents for inspecting waste containers and reporting illegal dumping. Participants receive financial incentives for their contributions. The app, developed by a startup, allows users to photograph waste containers and submit reports. The city's environmental department analyzes the data, and users are compensated based on factors like distance traveled. The initiative aims to improve waste management and environmental protection. The pilot program, which began in June, will run for three months to assess its effectiveness and potential for future implementation.