Notifications in the app
Updated 28 June 2026·Reviewed 28 June 2026·2 min read
Inbox overview
Tap the bell icon to open the notifications inbox. Similar alerts collapse into expandable notification groups by day.
Inbox actions
- Tap a row to open the related site or event.
- Expand a group to read every message in the stack.
- Mark a group as read or archive it when done.
Eight notification groups
Preferences organize alerts into eight groups you can mute or snooze independently.
The eight groups
- Site updates
- Report status
- Upvotes
- Comments
- Nearby reports
- Cleanup events
- Event chat
- System, including achievements and welcome messages
OS and in-app controls
Notifications keep you informed about reports and events without overwhelming you.
Fine control
- OS settings override in-app toggles.
- Mute categories you rarely need.
- Re-enable before big cleanup days.
Report and event alerts
Report status notifications fire when moderators move a submission to Approved or Declined. Cleanup events notify RSVP changes and reminders.
Recommended defaults
- Keep Report status on for your own submissions.
- Enable Nearby reports when you volunteer locally.
- Enable Cleanup events and Event chat on days you join eco-action.
Email and SMS
Notifications keep you informed about reports and events without overwhelming you.
Fine control
- OS settings override in-app toggles.
- Mute categories you rarely need.
- Re-enable before big cleanup days.
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