Product Overview
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Product Description
Ecolink is an integrated system combining a mobile application and smart waste collection stations (ecopoints) designed to promote proper waste separation and recycling in university environments. The solution educates users, provides convenient access to waste disposal points, and incentivizes sustainable behaviors through a gamified reward system.
Core Features
| Feature Name |
Description |
| Educational Content |
In-app guidance on proper waste separation techniques |
| Ecopoint Locator |
Interactive map showing smart waste collection station locations |
| Waste Disposal Tracking |
System to monitor user recycling activities |
| Reward System |
Points and incentives for proper waste disposal practices |
| Real-time Feedback |
Smart sensors that provide immediate confirmation of correct waste disposal |
| Administrative Dashboard |
Analytics and management tools for university administrators |
Target Audience
| Target Group |
Description |
| General Consumers & Citizens |
Individuals seeking a convenient and rewarding way to properly dispose of their recyclable waste and contribute to environmental sustainability. |
| Waste Management Cooperatives |
Local cooperatives and associations that can integrate with the system to optimize collection routes, increase the volume and quality of collected materials, and engage with the community. |
| Municipalities and Public Managers |
Public entities interested in deploying smart city solutions to improve urban waste management metrics and promote environmental education. |
Benefits
| Benefit |
Description |
| Increased Recycling Rates |
By making recycling convenient, educational, and rewarding, Ecolink directly contributes to a higher volume of correctly separated materials being sent for recycling. |
| Environmental Education |
The platform serves as a continuous educational tool, raising awareness and teaching proper waste separation practices to users of all ages. |
| Operational Efficiency |
Smart Ecopoints and the admin dashboard provide valuable data to optimize collection routes, reduce costs, and improve the overall efficiency of the waste management chain. |
| Community Engagement |
The gamified system with rewards fosters a sense of community and collective purpose, encouraging ongoing participation and sustainable habits. |
Technical Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Platform |
Mobile application (iOS and Android) and Web-based administrative dashboard. |
| Technology Stack |
Frontend: React Native (Mobile App), React (Web Dashboard) |
| Backend: Node.js with Express.js framework |
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| Database: MongoDB |
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| Hardware: IoT devices with Arduino/Raspberry Pi |
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| Hosting: AWS (Amazon Web Services) |
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| Supported Devices |
Smartphones (iOS 14+, Android 10+), Web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). |
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