Green Bean
Keen beans on a green mission
Only 25% of Melbourne’s household waste is recycled.
(City of Melbourne, 2019)
Most of Bandung’s households don’t have access to proper waste collectors, leaving them with no choice but to dispose waste in streets or rivers. (Hernam & Sambyal, 2019)
Every second = 60 tonnes of household waste (The World Counts, 2020)
Household waste isn’t just a local concern, but a global dillema.
Our model
Encouraging participation through a virtual platform creates potential pathways to achieve leadership in sustainability.
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GREEN STE Keen beans with green awareness + informed actions
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Mobile apps are increasingly available and we continue to adapt to these digital devices – especially the younger generation.
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Our target audience 1.2B young people (and growing) in our global popuation (United Nations, 2018)
better inform how THEIR actions could impact THEIR future
YOUNG PEOPLE generation of innovation, creativity and curiosity
connecting young people to their communities and fostering a sense of place
enables youth participation in and contribution to sustainability regulations and policies
How it works
CREATE YOUR BEAN PROFILE
EARN BEANS
TRADE IN YOUR BEANS
Personalise your green journey
Beans = points
Get actual credit to use on your purchases
1. Accessibility
An inclusive approach to optimise pre-existing services and foster opportunities to give a helping hand. Submit a request for waste pickup via the app or use an automated hotline service.
I can’t be bothered going downstairs to recycle...
I need help with recycling my toaster. I’m at 23 Keppel St. 9:41 AM 9:41 AM
Submit a job request
I want to recycle more but I can’t...
Name Jamie
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Keen Bean Map Toaster jobs
Your journey Toaster
Address 23 Keppel St What do you need help with? Drop off recycling Please select item(s) Pick up food organics Other When do you need the job done by? Today Select a date DATE AM/PM
Help Jamie recycle toaster by today 3 Kathleen Syme Library 15 mins walking
Special requirements This item is heavy I need help removing this Other I’ve left the toaster on my doorstep.
SUBMIT
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 6pm Sat 10 - 5pm Sun CLOSED
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Direct chat between requester and volunteer on job status notifications, or further information. Alternatively, leave a number.
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Search and filter for jobs, recycling services/drop-off points, and eco-businesses. Earn beans after dropping off waste, and get quick routes to nearest destinations. *All Maps from Google Maps, 2020
2. Education
Engage with peers in discussions on sustainability and encouraging green action through a playful manner. 9:41 AM
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Keen Bean Platform
Your journey Currently completing Jamie’s task
I want to share my tips with other peers...
Post
Experts
Favourites
Search for tips or green thoughts
Ashleigh Fong
I want to recycle more but I don’t know how...
Follow experts with the ‘sprout of approval’ label File off peer tips into your favourites
following
New to Melbourne? You can bring your #SoftPlastics or rice bags to ANY Coles or Woolies! 3 Comments JiaJun Zhang Thank you!
Derrick Smith I live in Box Hill, and I don’t think there are enough recycling bins in our area...Anyone think the same? 31 Comments
4 beans right ahead of you! 5 mins before reaching destination
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Earn bonus beans along your route if using ssustainable transport options. The further you are headed, the more extra beans on your route!
Instant connection between councils and other peers!
Whitehorse Council Thank you for your feedback, we will look into this ASAP! Please DM us with any further suggestions.
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Share or seek personal recycling hacks + get advice from verified experts.
3. Representation
My community has such valuable knowledge in sustainability, how can I share this to others?
Sharing underrepresented stories of sustainability from diverse cultural heritages and reinforce connections to our environment.
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Keen Bean Map Kulin Nations
Ngarara Place RMIT Building 8, 360 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ngarara Place
Ngarara Place
Kulin Nations
Kulin Nations
More than just seasons, this space reflects on our place and connections to Country.
Hear stories directly from Elders or representatives.
Listen to an Elder Transcript
Learn more
Share/Check in
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Share or check in at these locations to earn beans!
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Collaborating with First Nations/ethnic minority representative organisations to produce visual and written content about their sustainable practices.
*Image Sourced: RMIT, 2016
4. Partnerships
Closing the gap of unaffordable sustainable products, promoting existing green traders, businesses and services. 9:41 AM
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Current bean count:
I want to be more sustainable, but I can’t afford these products.
Most recent bean collection Toaster delivery drop-off for Jamie
How do we connect locals to our business?
Check in at Ngarara Place
View your green actions from last 30 days
Last 30 days
Scan a QR code at the check-out in-store or when shopping online to get extra beans
Offers Reusable coffee cups 25 partners found Keep Cup
Trade in 20 beans for $5 voucher
Biome
Trade in 15 beans for 15% off code
Frank Green
Trade in 15 beans for 10% off code
Kathmandu
Trade in 15 beans for $10 voucher
Offers aren’t just limited to items, but also for experiences (e.g. dine in at a local cafe that supports eco-friendly produce)
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Beans are traded for store credit/vouchers to be used with partnering businesses.
Allow small and medium start ups to feature ads on the platform with an affordable budget