Abstract: A method for tracing a food package for assuring efficient recycling is provided. The method comprises establishing a first communication session between the food package and a user device, receiving a user identification associated to the user device, receiving a package identification from a package identification device provided in the food package, establishing a second communication session between the food package and a package collecting device receiving a PCD identification from the package collecting device determining package material associated with the food package by using the package identification, determining recycling material associated with the package collecting device by using the PCD identification, in case the package material and the recycling material match, in case a package disposal is detected by the package collecting device, registering a recycling confirmation to a user account associated with the user identification.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing information relating to recycling activities are described. One embodiment described herein is directed to a method for accessing aggregated recycling information for use and/or display in connection with an account-based recycling program. The method comprises receiving first and second container information, the first container information concerning a plurality of first containers for a first recycling transaction and the second container information concerning a plurality of second containers for a second recycling transaction. The first and second container information is stored and associated account information concerning at least one to consumer account. The method further comprises accessing, in response to receiving a query relating to a plurality of recycling transactions, information relating to at least the first and second containers so as to enable the use and/or display of aggregated recycling information.