GreenUP

Inspiration

Help small businesses reduce their environmental impact and support sustainable practices
Address the problem of plastic waste and contribute to efforts to reduce it
Make a difference in the world and support positive change
Leverage personal experiences with the impact of plastic waste and use them to drive action
Capitalise on the growing awareness of the negative effects of plastic waste and provide a solution to
Help businesses reduce their plastic usage

What it does

The app includes the following features to help small businesses reduce plastic waste:
A directory of local initiatives and programs focused on reducing plastic waste, allowing businesses to easily find and join initiatives in their area.
A rewards program that offers incentives to businesses that actively participate in reducing plastic waste, such as discounts on products or services, recognition on the app and in the community, and access to exclusive networking events.
A plastic waste reduction challenge where businesses can compete to see who can reduce their plastic waste the most over a set period of time, creating friendly competition and motivation to take action.
Resources and support to help businesses implement sustainable practices, such as tips on reducing plastic usage, links to local recycling centres, and information on alternative packaging options.
A platform for businesses to share their success stories and best practices with other members of the community, encouraging collaboration and idea sharing to further drive change.
Tools and analytics to help businesses track their progress and contributions towards reducing plastic waste, providing insights and insights into areas for improvement.
A community forum where businesses can connect and engage with other members, discuss challenges and successes, and share ideas and experiences.

How we built it

Frontend was built upon React and Tailwind-CSS with assests being designed in Spline and Figma.
Backend was primarily done in NodeJS with database being MongoDB.
For ML model we used Python and Tensorflow.
Deployment was done in Render.

Challenges we ran into

We all ran into challenges and pushed are limits

As the hackathon was remote, Integrating frontend , backend and ML model was a big challenge as we all had done it on different computer and had to rely and trust on each other for this to work out.
Developing an app with so many features became pretty overwhelming for us . after making a messy structure for our application we all got back to basics of software development and were made to revise our university lecture on system design , class diagrams, and CS fundamentals 🥲
For Amit, it was his first time working with TailwindCSS which he learned in less than 3 hours
For Hitesh, managing the database of different schema became daunting which he tackled through design database from scratch after making a detailed relationship diagrams
For Gagan, As ML model was quite heavy he had to learn docker to deploy his ML pipeline.
For Abhishek, Authentication was taking quite some time for which he implemented 3rd party services to save time. ## Accomplishments that we're proud of
We all learned something new and found new ways to collaborate
Developing an app that is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for small businesses to use.
Creating a successful and impactful app that addresses a pressing environmental issue and contributes to positive change.

What we learned

The value of collaboration.
The challenges and opportunities involved in developing an app for small businesses.
The importance of building a user-friendly and intuitive interface for an app.
The need for a sustainable business model for an app, and the challenges involved in developing one.
The potential for an app to drive positive change and support sustainable practices.

What's next for GreenUP

To market and promote the app to small businesses and communities, we could leverage community partnerships and networks, offer promotional discounts and incentives, develop engaging and informative content, engage with small businesses through social media, and collaborate with industry leaders and influencers.

Team

We were motivated by our shared passion for the environment and our belief that our app could make a real difference.
We had seen the impact of plastic waste on the environment and wanted to do something to help address the problem.
After conducting research and consulting with small business owners, we identified a need for a comprehensive and user-friendly app that would provide businesses with the tools, resources, and support they needed to reduce their plastic waste.
Our team worked closely together to develop the app, leveraging our individual expertise and experience to create a product that would be effective and valuable for small businesses.