The data show that Pinterest retains and engages users two to three times more efficiently than Twitter did at the same time in its history. What's more, the pins represent a ide diversity of content spread across a smattering of sites. Arguably most intriguing, however, is that 80 percent of all pins are re-pins, meaning that an overwhelming majority of content shared on site is recycled between users.
French CitéGreen, a site that rewards participants with points - redeemable for gifts and discounts - whenever they perform actions that are good for the environment.
consumers simply register for free and indicate what types of actions they'd like to have rewarded - carpooling or recycling, for example. Through its partnerships with local communities and relevant agencies, CitéGreen then accounts for each action automatically
DoSomething.org is a platform that mobilizes teens to effect social change without needing. Issues range from recycling to teaching senior citizens how to use the Internet to bullying.
There's an easier way to recycle your old mobile phones and receive instant cash in exchange. Users can drop off their used device at an ecoATM, which can automatically detect the phone model and determine its working condition. It can evaluate the phone on the spot and give the user a market value based on its assessment. If the consumer is happy with the price, then they have the option to either take the cash or donate the money to a charity.
Ease the physical burden with Gyft, an app for Android and iPhone that digitizes and stores you physical gift cards, then lets you use and even regift them right from your device.