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Countries that reward citizens with more than just money

Not all heroes wear capes...
Tokyo, Japan: E-money for early risers
Bracknell area, UK: Points for perfect recyclers
USA: Cash for tax avoidance whistleblowers
USA: Cash for ratting out fraudsters
Pune, India: Discounts for diligent drivers
Hull, UK: Digital tokens for do-gooders
Raleigh, USA: Cheques for spotting sewage leaks
Pakistan: VIP status for top 100 taxpayers
Camden, UK: Charity donations for recyclers
Tempe, USA: Soft drinks for safe drivers
Argentina: Cyptocurrency for environmental care
Taiwan: Lottery for shop customers
São Paulo, Brazil: Monetary credits for handing over receipts
Greece: VAT lottery scheme
Philippines: Cash for reporting drug crimes
New York, USA: Cash for reporting smuggled cigarettes
UK: Prizes for walking and cycling
Dordogne, France: gifts for good drivers
Curitiba, Brazil: Free food for sorting trash
Portsmouth, UK: Discount cards for volunteers
San Diego, USA: Cash for spotting graffiti artists
Western Australia, Australia: Goodbye Graffiti Rewards
Singapore: Grow Your Recycling Incentives Now scheme
Oakland, USA: Reward for Reporting Illegal Dumping Program
Various countries worldwide: Cash for reporting criminal activity
Wyndham, Australia: Shopping vouchers and discounts for recycling
UK: Cash rewards for intel on criminals
North Korea: Cash for informing police of 'illegal' activity
Pensacola, USA: Gift cards for good deeds
China: Points and rewards for upstanding citizens
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Courtesy Pensacola Police

Not all heroes wear capes...

The unsung heroes in our communities deserve to have their efforts recognised from time to time, don't they? Well, in some places, they already do. An increasing number of city councils, regional authorities and government agencies are encouraging socially responsible behaviour by incentivising good deeds like recycling, volunteering and careful driving. We take a look at 30 of these good citizen initiatives and reveal the rewards they offer.

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Daniel Coughlin

30 September 2019

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