Enhancement of Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles Recycling in Mauritius Through the Creation of a Mobile Application

One million plastic bottles is currently consumed every minute in the world. This consumption trend expected to further increase thereby worsening problem of pollution across globe. Mauritius also not left unaffected by and an bottles. Although recycling encouraged on island, low rate has been recorded (40%). In this context, research attempts enhance solid waste management methods Mauritius, more specifically terms PET beverage bottles, creating a persuasive technological tool that promotes behavior among citizens Mauritius. The developed mobile application which allows its users locate their nearest bins while providing them with facts about effects significance respectively. included survey page for gathering data demographic, attitude/ prior after introduction functionalities itself. results showed helped 80% initiating activities rest reported those activities.