A Call for a More Holistic Community Solution
The issue of abandoned shopping trolleys continues to pose challenges for retailers, councils, and communities alike. Many proposals have been put forward to tackle this problem over the last 20+ years, but frankly have not solved the issue. We believe that these approaches merely scratch the surface and have failed to address the issue of finding the abandoned trolley left in the community, as well as the root cause of why these trolleys are taken away in the first place.
Trolleys are provided for the convenience of shoppers within the boundaries of supermarkets, shopping precincts or malls, with the expectation that they will be returned after use. Introducing the various trolley use registration requirements inconveniences the majority of shoppers for the actions of a smaller minority who fail to return trolleys. Similarly, attempts to employ auto-locking systems have proven costly and easily circumvented, with trolleys for all the existing solutions still being taken away in large numbers. Despite the implementation of various systems to prevent trolleys from leaving the retailer’s boundary, there is currently no effective way to track or trace a trolley once it is removed from the premises.
Why Choose QR Lost Notification?
At QR Lost Notification (QRLN), we offer a comprehensive solution that tackles the issue head-on, making it easy and cost-effective for all to participate. Our innovative approach utilises QR codes on the shopping trolleys, empowering anyone in the community to scan a smart QR Tag on the spot, anonymously and instantly, alerting the local retailer of the exact address where to find their trolley. This seamless process ensures swift and efficient retrieval, contributing to a cleaner community environment.
We understand the challenges faced by retailers and councils in dealing with this issue, and we contribute to seeking community change through our ‘Wheelie Good Communities‘ initiative. By subscribing to this initiative, retailers receive invaluable support in retrieving abandoned trolleys. The QR Lost Notification solution can work alone or hand-in-hand with any existing systems, providing real-time notifications, showing the exact trolley address location along with Google maps, directly to stores, and or their trolley collection service, ensuring swift, efficient retrieval, and minimal inconvenience to shoppers.
We aim to build stronger connections within the community, fostering a cohesive community spirit and encouraging civic-mindedness.
Stephen Humphries
The local aspect of our approach involves collaborating with councils, community centres, and other key stakeholders to raise public awareness through newsletters, in-store reminders, and community campaigns. Unlike other current solutions that rely on an inefficient centralised reporting system, the QR Lost Notification solution operates on a local level, allowing us to tailor our efforts to the specific needs of each retailer within their community. By working closely with local authorities and community leaders, we ensure that our initiatives align with the unique characteristics and challenges of the area.
Through this local-based approach, we aim to build stronger connections within the community, fostering a cohesive community spirit and encouraging civic-mindedness. By involving residents, businesses, and local community organisations, we can collectively work towards a cleaner, safer, and more responsible environment. Our solution empowers individuals to take an active role in trolley retrieval, creating a sense of ownership and pride in maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of their neighbourhoods.
Moreover, our approach focuses on rewarding positive behaviour rather than penalising negative actions. Through the ‘Wheelie Good Communities‘ initiatives and the QRLN software functions, retailers have the opportunity to recognise and appreciate responsible trolley users through, further incentivising good practices.
We acknowledge that addressing this issue requires a concerted effort and genuine partnership between retailers, councils, and communities. Together, we can create lasting change, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility towards shopping trolleys within our neighbourhoods. By working hand in hand, we can ensure that abandoned trolleys become a thing of the past, benefiting the environment, the community, and retailers alike.
In conclusion, it is time to move beyond mere blaming the retailer and take practical steps towards addressing this issue more holistically. The ‘Wheelie Good Communities‘ initiative offers a collaborative, empathetic, and effective solution that brings us all together in creating a cleaner, more responsible, and harmonious environment. Our local-based approach, combined with the advanced features of QR Lost Notification, presents a truly innovative and effective solution for the community. Together, let’s take the initiative to build a better community, where responsible trolley use is a shared value, benefiting us all in the long run.
