System and method for reducing pollution
US8527335B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0207
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, pollution is reduced by associating a pollution credit with a consumer product or service. The pollution credit is transformed into points and purchasing the product or service earns the points. The points may be accumulated and redeemed for value, thus retiring the pollution credit.
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