Trialing the new GreenCoin initiative

To further engage the University community to pursue a green lifestyle, the University launches the brand new ‘PolyU GreenCoin’ which encourages and rewards green actions. Steered by the Campus Sustainability Office (CSO) and supported by the Department of Computing (COMP) on mobile app development, this fun-filled and trendy campaign enables staff and students to earn Coins (virtual credits) with a dedicated mobile app when they carry their takeaway meals with their own reusable containers at selected student canteens or when they recycle a plastic beverage bottle using the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM). They can then convert their accumulated Coins to e-dining coupons, a free fitness room session at Block X Sports Centre or a utensil set.

Its trial run lasted from late November to mid-December 2018 and concluded successfully with the support from staff and student volunteers. You can read more about this campaign from the PolyU Green Coin website, and offer your support at its official launch in early 2019!