Waste Receptacle Offers Wi-Fi in Exchange for Dog Poo (Mexico City)

[Judi Lynn]

Waste Receptacle Offers Wi-Fi in Exchange for Dog Poo
Stephen Messenger
Technology / Gadgets
May 2, 2012

Nothing ruins a pleasant stroll through the park quite like having to dodge a minefield of dog poop. But thanks to a novel new waste receptacle system being tested in Mexico City, pet-owners have a whole new reason to pick up after their canines -- the reward of free wifi.

The Mexican Internet company Terra has unveiled a clever machine to help incentivize keeping city parks clean as part of a campaign called Poo Wifi. The concept is remarkably simple: When dog-owners deposit baggies of their pet's waste into the special receptacle, it becomes a temporary hotspot offering free internet access for everyone within range.

More:
http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/free-wi-fi-exchange-poo.html

[marasinghe]

1. i see. custom designed for the faceBook generation.

[lordsummerisle]

2. I'm sure some will pooh-pooh this idea n/t

[Judi Lynn]

3. If anyone does, it would indicate he doesn't know ####! n/t