METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING CUSTOMER TRANSACTIONS USING A UNIQUE LOYALTY CODE

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for tracking customer transactions using a Unique Loyalty Code. One or more transactions of a user are monitored by providing a unique loyalty code with a sale of a product, wherein the unique loyalty code uniquely identifies each individual instance of the product. The unique loyalty code is then received from the user as part of a product registration process, wherein the product registration process does not require personal information of the user. The unique loyalty code is recorded in an account anonymously associated with the user. The disclosed unique loyalty codes can be used to monitor the recycling of products.