Recycling Transparent PET Bottles: A Simple Guide to Earning Points

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[Reporter: Yoo Ae-hyung]

How do you separate and dispose of transparent PET bottles after drinking water and beverages daily?

Cleanly separated transparent PET bottles are not just waste; they are valuable resources that can be used as recycled materials to create new products. Moreover, there is a way to earn points by properly disposing of these bottles through a system called 'Nephron'.

'Nephron' is a recycling robot that collects transparent PET bottles and rewards users with 10 points for each bottle returned. Once you accumulate more than 2,000 points, you can redeem them for cash, turning your small actions for the environment into economic benefits.

Currently, 'Nephron' machines are installed and operated in various cities across Gyeonggi Province. The collected transparent PET bottles are not mixed with other plastics; instead, they are cleaned and processed to create new recycled materials. This means that the bottle of water you consumed can return as a resource for new products.

So, how can you use Nephron and accumulate points for redemption? Let's go through the steps from preparing your transparent PET bottles to using Nephron and earning points.

Each transparent PET bottle earns you 10 points! Here's how to use Nephron:

First, prepare your transparent PET bottles by emptying, rinsing, and removing the labels. Then, simply insert each prepared bottle into Nephron.

To use Nephron, you need to install the 'Superbin' app on your phone and sign up. The app can be found in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. After signing up and verifying your identity, log in to access the features necessary for using Nephron and earning points.

Steps to install and prepare the Superbin app:

1. Install the app: Search for 'Superbin' in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it.
2. Sign up: Complete the registration and verify your identity.
3. Log in: Use your registered account to log in.
4. Check Nephron: Use the Superbin app to find the nearest Nephron location and check its real-time availability.

Now, it's time to insert your prepared transparent PET bottles into Nephron. Follow the on-screen instructions to receive and enter the verification code, which will open the bottle insertion slot.

Steps to use Nephron and earn points:

1. Press the 'Start' button on the Nephron device.
2. Enter your mobile phone number on the Nephron screen.
3. Check the screen content and press 'Send Verification Code'.
4. Check the 'Verification Code' in the Superbin app.
5. Enter the verification code on the Nephron screen.
6. Once the slot opens, insert the bottles one by one.
7. After inserting all the prepared bottles, press the 'Accumulate' button.
8. Check the number of bottles inserted and the accumulated points, then press 'End'.

Following these simple steps, your points will accumulate based on the number of transparent PET bottles you return. Each bottle earns you 10 points! If your accumulated points exceed 2,000, you can receive cash in your registered account.

Thus, the small act of disposing of transparent PET bottles through Nephron leads to point accumulation, and once you reach a certain threshold, it translates into real cash benefits. After using Nephron, remember to check the final screen for the number of bottles inserted and the points earned. You can also check your accumulated points in the Superbin app.

Plastic, widely used in our daily lives, generates a lot of waste, but when properly separated, it can be reused as a resource. The Ministry of Environment has shared examples of products made from recycled transparent PET bottles, such as clothing, bags, shoes, and cosmetic containers, and the use of recycled materials is gradually increasing.

Once collected, the transparent PET bottles are processed into high-quality recycled materials that can be used to create new products. If you want to participate in this valuable resource recycling, consider visiting a nearby Nephron.

In Uijeongbu, where I live, a total of 32 Nephron machines have been installed to help residents conveniently practice resource recycling. They are located near public facilities, community centers, and bus stops, making them easily accessible for daily use. I encourage residents of Uijeongbu to check the installation locations and participate in turning their collected transparent PET bottles back into resources.

Properly disposing of transparent PET bottles is the beginning of resource recycling. You don't have to start with grand actions; simply emptying a bottle of water, rinsing it, and removing the label is a great first step.

"Empty → Rinse → Remove Label → Collect Separately → Insert into Nephron"

This small habit can reduce the number of discarded transparent PET bottles and turn them back into resources. So, instead of just separating your transparent PET bottles, why not try inserting them into a nearby Nephron?

Source :https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/224429182344

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