EcoCredChain

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  Landing page

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  Features

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  Login, USE THE DEMO

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  Dashboard

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  logging

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  Leaderboard

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  Wallet

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  User Profile

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  Achievements

Inspiration

The idea for EcoCredChain came from a simple observation: while people want to recycle and make environmentally conscious choices, there is often little incentive and very little transparency around whether their efforts actually make an impact. We wanted to combine blockchain technology with everyday sustainability actions to create a system where users are rewarded transparently for their recycling efforts.

The inspiration was also driven by our interest in making sustainability fun and gamified, while introducing trust and traceability into the recycling process. We wanted to design a project that both educates and motivates people to adopt greener habits.

What it does

EcoCredChain is a platform where users can log their recycling actions and earn tokens that are stored on a blockchain for immutable tracking. Each user action — like depositing a plastic bottle — is recorded as a verified transaction on-chain. This ensures:

• Transparency: Every action is recorded and cannot be altered.
  
• Accountability: Users and communities can track real recycling data.
  
• Incentives: Users earn tokens for sustainable behavior, which can be redeemed for rewards or donated to environmental projects.
  

The platform also features a leaderboard to encourage friendly competition and a community dashboard to track collective impact.

How we built it

We built EcoCredChain using Bolt.new, which allowed us to quickly prototype an interactive web app with a blockchain backend. The main components include:

1. Frontend: Built with Bolt’s drag-and-drop UI, enabling users to easily log recycling actions.
   
2. Blockchain Integration: Each recycling action is recorded as a transaction using a lightweight blockchain simulation for fast prototyping.
   
3. Token System: Users receive “EcoCred” tokens that accumulate in a digital wallet linked to their profile.
   
4. Dashboard & Leaderboard: Visualizations show both individual and community impact, using Chart.js integrated with Bolt.
   
5. Gemini AI API: Powers features like token assignment logic, user action verification suggestions, and gamified analytics.
   

We also implemented a mock QR code scanning system for demo purposes to simulate real-world recycling verification.

Challenges we ran into

• Blockchain learning curve: Understanding how to integrate blockchain concepts like transactions and immutability into a Bolt.new app was challenging.
  
• Simulating real-world verification: Without IoT recycling bins, we had to simulate recycling actions in a way that was realistic but still functional for a hackathon prototype.
  
• Balancing simplicity and gamification: We wanted the app to be easy for users while also motivating them with rewards and visible impact metrics.
  

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• Successfully integrated blockchain-style transactions into a fully functional Bolt.new app.
  
• Created a reward system that motivates users while remaining simple and intuitive.
  
• Designed a visual dashboard that clearly communicates environmental impact and fosters community engagement.
  

What we learned

• How to translate blockchain concepts into practical, user-friendly applications.
  
• The importance of gamification and feedback loops in motivating sustainable behavior.
  
• The challenges of simulating real-world processes in a digital prototype environment.
  
• How to rapidly prototype with Bolt.new while incorporating technical concepts like tokenization, immutability, and AI-driven insights via Gemini API.
  

What's next for EcoCredChain

• IoT integration: Connect real recycling bins with QR codes or sensors for automatic verification.
  
• Token economy: Develop partnerships for redeemable rewards or community funding using EcoCred tokens.
  
• Expanded sustainability actions: Include e-waste, composting, and energy-saving behaviors.
  
• Mobile version: Make EcoCredChain accessible on smartphones for on-the-go logging and gamification.
  

EcoCredChain is our step toward making recycling rewarding, transparent, and community-driven, and we hope it inspires others to adopt sustainable habits while building trust in environmental actions.

Built With

• bolt.new
• bolthosting
• chart.js-(for-dashboard-visualizations)
• css
• ethereum-testnet-(for-blockchain-transaction-simulation)
• gemini-ai-api
• html
• javascript
• metamask
• qr-code-simulation-library