GreenCycle is an innovative application designed to make recycling effortless, empowering users to contribute to a greener planet while earning money. With features that combine gamification and cutting-edge AI technology, GreenCycle redefines how people approach recycling.
GreenCycle enables users to:
- Scan items to determine recyclability.
- Locate nearby recycling centers with ease.
- Earn rewards for recycling efforts.
Our app addresses common challenges in recycling:
- Ambiguity: Not all items, such as Styrofoam medication packaging, are recyclable.
- Lack of Incentive: Recycling can feel inconvenient and unrewarding.
- Recyclable Waste: 75% of the waste we generate is recyclable, yet much of it ends up in landfills.
- Economic Impact: If all recyclable waste were processed, the global market potential exceeds $234 billion per year. Even on a smaller scale, Princeton alone could generate $904,000 annually through recycling.
- Gamification: Inspired by successful apps, GreenCycle makes recycling engaging and rewarding.
- Monetary Incentives: Users earn money based on their recycling contributions.
- Developed with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Built with Flask.
- Integrated a LangChain agent powered by a Large Language Model (LLM) for:
- Answer retrieval.
- Item recyclability validation.
- Integrated LangChain agent with web using Tavily API.
- Created using Figma for showcasing app functionality.
Check out our demo on [Figma](https://www.figma.com/. Here is our demo website: https://hackprinceton24.onrender.com/ (copy and paste the link into your browser)
GreenCycle aims to expand its capabilities by:
- Integrating additional gamification features.
- Collaborating with local municipalities and recycling centers.
- Exploring partnerships with sustainability-focused organizations.
We appreciate your interest in GreenCycle. For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, feel free to contact us.