The Proposed Waste Management App is a comprehensive and easy-to-use interface that aims to eliminate the hassle associated with proper, efficient waste disposal. Our App will deploy an object detection model that will be able to easily detect all the different waste objects, compile them into a list, and classify them automatically into their disposal categories. It also aims to simplify and automate many different aspects of waste management.
The idea for the Waste Management and Sustainability App stems from the urgent need to address environmental concerns and promote responsible waste management practices. With the increasing challenges of overflowing landfills, pollution, and climate change, this app serves as a powerful tool to empower individuals and communities to make a positive impact. It combines educational resources, user-friendly features, gamification, and easy automation to motivate and guide users in adopting eco-friendly habits.
Allows users to upload a photo of their waste bin for detection, analysis, classification and and listing of all the different wastes to be disposed off.
Integrates a feature that lets users schedule special pickups for large items or hazardous waste that can't be disposed of through regular channels.
Allows users to set up personalized reminders for garbage collection days and specific waste sorting schedules to ensure they never miss a collection day.
Provides users with interactive maps displaying nearby recycling centers, composting facilities, and donation centers to facilitate responsible disposal.
Partners with local charities or organizations to match users' unwanted items with donation requests, ensuring items are reused before being discarded.
- Firebase
- TFLite
- Kotlin & XML
- Mapbox
- Cloudinary
- PyTorch
- pandas
- The App will be coded natively in Kotlin using Android Studio as the IDE.
- The front-end will be done using digital design tools for UI design such as FIGMA and create XML layouts.
- The App authentication and database handling will be handled using the Firebase Realtime Database and Authentication.
- The uploaded images will be stored and displayed using Cloudinary.
- The waste detection and classification algorithm will be based on a GitHub Library: detect-waste by AgaMiko. It will be modified and retrained to suit our purposes.
- The ML model recieved will be in PyTorch framework which cannot be easily implemented. So this will be converted to a .tflite model and then implemented directly into our app.
- The beautiful interactive dynamic maps will be done using the MapBox SDK.
- Social media messages and sharing will be implemented directly via intent launchers.
- A comprehensive notification and alarm system will be created using Android's inbuilt Notification Manager.
- The Alert System and the Scheduling of waste Pickups and classifications will be done via FireBase.
The demand for our app will be high due to the increasing environmental awareness, regulatory changes, convenience, community engagement, and practical benefits it offers in daily waste management. App usage may include partnerships with local waste management agencies, incentives for user referrals, and proactive marketing to raise awareness about the app's benefits. The app's user-friendly interface, convenience, and gamified elements make it a valuable tool for users, leading to their appreciation and active usage.
- The increasing global focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices creates a favorable market environment for your Waste Management and Sustainability Mobile App.
- Regulatory changes and government initiatives promoting responsible waste management provide a strong market opportunity for an app that helps users adhere to these regulations.
- The demand for user-friendly tools that simplify waste sorting, offer reminders, and provide incentives for sustainable living is growing, making your app highly relevant to consumers.
- The app's community challenges and social sharing features tap into the desire for community involvement, driving market feasibility as users seek to make a positive impact together.
- Individuals can use the app for personal waste management, accessing waste sorting guidance, reminders, and gamification features to enhance their eco-conscious living.
- The app can become a daily necessity by simplifying the waste classification and waste disposal process exponentially.
- Families can use the app to coordinate waste management efforts and reminders for multiple household members.
- Environmental organizations can promote the app to encourage responsible waste management and engage with their members to drive sustainability initiatives.