Team Mk2

Project Info

Team Name


Team 403 R


Team Members


Adi and 5 other members with unpublished profiles.

Project Description


Introducing "EcoZoom: Garbage Sustainability Analyzer" – your ultimate companion in promoting a greener planet. EcoZoom is an innovative app designed to revolutionize the way we interact with waste, empowering users to make informed choices about their environmental impact. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, EcoZoom scans garbage and provides comprehensive sustainability metrics, fostering a more conscious approach to waste management and consumption.

Key Features:

Instant Garbage Analysis: EcoZoom's state-of-the-art scanning capabilities use advanced image recognition and AI algorithms to identify and categorize different types of waste materials accurately. Whether it's plastic, paper, glass, or organic waste, EcoZoom provides instant recognition, eliminating the guesswork.

Sustainability Metrics: Beyond simple identification, EcoZoom goes the extra mile by generating detailed sustainability metrics for each scanned item. Users can access information on the material's biodegradability, recycling potential, carbon footprint, and more. This data empowers users to understand the environmental implications of their waste choices.

Personalized Insights: By creating a user profile, EcoZoom offers personalized insights and recommendations tailored to each individual's waste disposal habits. The app tracks and analyzes your waste patterns over time, highlighting areas where you can improve your sustainability efforts.

Community Engagement: EcoZoom connects users with a like-minded community of eco-conscious individuals. Share your achievements, learn from others' experiences, and participate in challenges to collectively reduce waste and promote sustainable living.

Educational Resources: The app features an extensive library of articles, videos, and tips about waste reduction, recycling best practices, and eco-friendly lifestyle choices. Stay informed and inspired to make positive changes in your daily routines.

Barcode Scanner Integration: EcoZoom takes your sustainability efforts beyond just garbage. The app integrates with your smartphone's barcode scanner to analyze product packaging while you shop. Get instant insights into a product's environmental impact before making a purchase.

Progress Tracking: Set goals for waste reduction and monitor your progress using EcoZoom's intuitive tracking tools. Whether you're aiming to reduce single-use plastics or increase composting, the app helps you stay accountable and motivated.

Gamified Challenges: Engage in eco-friendly challenges and earn rewards for achieving waste reduction milestones. By gamifying the sustainability journey, EcoZoom turns responsible waste management into an exciting adventure.

Why EcoZoom?

EcoZoom isn't just an app; it's a movement towards a more sustainable future. By transforming garbage into data and information, EcoZoom empowers individuals, households, and communities to make eco-friendly choices that collectively drive positive change on a global scale. With its user-friendly interface, accurate scanning technology, and educational resources, EcoZoom is the essential tool for anyone committed to minimizing their environmental footprint and preserving the planet for generations to come. Download EcoZoom today and embark on a journey towards a cleaner, greener world.


Data Story


https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-local-government-waste-data-dashboard - Analyse waste recycling treads across the years to gain general insights and provided consumers sustainability metrics.


Evidence of Work

Video

Team DataSets

Victorian local government waste data

Description of Use Analyse waste recycling treads across the years to gain general insights and provided consumers sustainability metrics.

Data Set

Challenge Entries

Analysing recycling trends over the last 20 years to predict future recycling behaviour

Conduct analysis to understand and identify trends in recycling practices over the past 20 years. The objective of the challenge is to gain insights from recycling rates, material compositions, geographic variations and other factors influencing recycling behaviour.

Go to Challenge | 11 teams have entered this challenge.