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Table 1.

Overview of DPs features for MSW management

Features	Description
1. Business feature	Nature of the platform owner: This feature describes who owns the DP because ownership type can influence the DP’s objectives, operations, and services offered
2. Technical features	Accessory functions: Additional functionalities that support the core purpose of the DP (e.g., settings customization, or integration with other apps) AGID certifications: AGID, the Italian Digital Agency, issues certifications. This feature specifies whether the DP’s service provider is certified, ensuring compliance with national standards for security and data protection Advertising: This feature details if the DP incorporates third-party advertising Multi-languages: This feature indicates the DP’s capability to support multiple languages
3. Sales/marketing features	Free: This feature indicates that the DP is free to download and use Subscription-based: This feature describes the existence of a premium model for waste management companies and/or municipalities. A fee grants the upload of context-specific content
4. Geolocalization features	Geolocated users: The DP provides location-based services as being able to determine a user’s position Geolocated calendars: Includes waste collection calendars customized to the user's location Geolocated Maps: Display various waste-related points of interest, like recycling centers, based on geographical location
5. Informative features	Downstream information to users Waste categories: Details on various waste types and disposal or recycling methods Bulky waste collection: Provides information about collection services for large or bulky items Calendars: Shows schedules for regular waste collection, special pick-ups, and recycling events Green news: Delivers news and updates on environmental topics, recycling tips, and sustainability trends Info update: Regularly updates waste management information, policies, and guidelines Listing of collection points: Enables users to get access to waste collection point locations Notifications: Alerts and reminders about collection dates, policy changes, and important events Street sweeping: Information and notifications about street sweeping schedules Upstream information from users: Direct calls: Facilitates direct calling of relevant waste management services Feedback: A system to get users’ feedback on recycling habits or address inquiries Reporting degradation: Users can report areas of waste or environmental degradation Reporting missing waste: A feature for reporting uncollected waste as scheduled Notice board for re-use of objects: citizens can publish advertisements for their goods that they no longer use making them available to other fellow citizens through re-use centers organized by municipalities
6. AI features	Product recognition: An AI-driven tool identifying products and suggesting recycling methods via image recognition Recognition of Mobius Loop symbols: AI functionality to identify Mobius Loop symbols on products and packaging, informing users about the materials for recycling

Features	Description
1. Business feature	Nature of the platform owner: This feature describes who owns the DP because ownership type can influence the DP’s objectives, operations, and services offered
2. Technical features	Accessory functions: Additional functionalities that support the core purpose of the DP (e.g., settings customization, or integration with other apps) AGID certifications: AGID, the Italian Digital Agency, issues certifications. This feature specifies whether the DP’s service provider is certified, ensuring compliance with national standards for security and data protection Advertising: This feature details if the DP incorporates third-party advertising Multi-languages: This feature indicates the DP’s capability to support multiple languages
3. Sales/marketing features	Free: This feature indicates that the DP is free to download and use Subscription-based: This feature describes the existence of a premium model for waste management companies and/or municipalities. A fee grants the upload of context-specific content
4. Geolocalization features	Geolocated users: The DP provides location-based services as being able to determine a user’s position Geolocated calendars: Includes waste collection calendars customized to the user's location Geolocated Maps: Display various waste-related points of interest, like recycling centers, based on geographical location
5. Informative features	Downstream information to users Waste categories: Details on various waste types and disposal or recycling methods Bulky waste collection: Provides information about collection services for large or bulky items Calendars: Shows schedules for regular waste collection, special pick-ups, and recycling events Green news: Delivers news and updates on environmental topics, recycling tips, and sustainability trends Info update: Regularly updates waste management information, policies, and guidelines Listing of collection points: Enables users to get access to waste collection point locations Notifications: Alerts and reminders about collection dates, policy changes, and important events Street sweeping: Information and notifications about street sweeping schedules Upstream information from users: Direct calls: Facilitates direct calling of relevant waste management services Feedback: A system to get users’ feedback on recycling habits or address inquiries Reporting degradation: Users can report areas of waste or environmental degradation Reporting missing waste: A feature for reporting uncollected waste as scheduled Notice board for re-use of objects: citizens can publish advertisements for their goods that they no longer use making them available to other fellow citizens through re-use centers organized by municipalities
6. AI features	Product recognition: An AI-driven tool identifying products and suggesting recycling methods via image recognition Recognition of Mobius Loop symbols: AI functionality to identify Mobius Loop symbols on products and packaging, informing users about the materials for recycling