In order to encourage tourists not to litter, a scenic spot in Sichuan Province has set up a so-called “litter bank,” rewarding tourists who turn over their trash.
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NewsChina
Updated Jul.31
In order to encourage tourists not to litter, a scenic spot in Sichuan Province has set up a so-called “litter bank,” rewarding tourists who turn over their trash. Local staff claimed they received over 40,000 bags of litter from tourists since the bank was established, with donors receiving a total of 20,000 gifts in return for their conscientiousness. Many netizens applauded the “win-win” idea, but some worried that offering material rewards was not a good precedent to set when trying to encourage people to voluntarily help protect the environment.