Aplicando gamificação em reciclagem de lixo eletrônico

Abstract

Due to technological evolution, electronic devices can be improved, making previous technologies obsolete. In addition, the incorrect handling of these products can damage them. These are some of the factors that lead to the improper disposal of these devices in the ecosystem. The lack of public policies that encourage or involve the population is an aspect that contributes to this improper disposal, especially when the population is not aware of the benefits of recycling. Electronic waste can be an important source of materials for reuse, especially in sustainable robotics, some of which have high value due to the composition of the materials and the environmental benefits of reusing raw materials. This work proposes an application called LixTec that implements gamification strategies with ranking and periodic reset of values. For validation, tests based on the Net Promoter Score (NPS) models, which assess satisfaction with the service and recommendation to other users, and the System Usability Scale (SUS), which evaluates the system’s usability, were used. The research carried out showed positive results. Users demonstrated a high level of satisfaction with the service offered by LixTec, as measured by the NPS, indicating that they would be willing to recommend the application to other people. In addition, the usability of the system was well evaluated through the SUS, indicating that users found the application intuitive and easy to use. These results validate the effectiveness of LixTec as a viable solution to promote the recycling of electronic waste through gamification techniques.