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Getting rewarded for not being a terrible tourist
Aug 8, 2024

Getting rewarded for not being a terrible tourist

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As a perk for climate-friendly actions, visitors to Copenhagen are being offered rewards like free ice cream and museum discounts.

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Copenhagen tries to coax tourists into better habits

Aug 8, 2024
For biking, using public transportation or cleaning up litter, tourists can receive free coffee, workshops and discounted tickets.
The CopenPay pilot program rewards tourists in Copenhagen for eco-friendly behaviors like walking, taking public transit or cleaning up litter.
Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC