REFILLIA
Tackling plastic pollution by making water refill stations accessible
Created on 8th March 2025
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REFILLIA
Tackling plastic pollution by making water refill stations accessible
The problem REFILLIA solves
Millions rely on bottled water due to the lack of accessible refill stations, contributing to 3M+ tons of plastic waste annually. Bottled water is costly (₹1,500+ per person yearly), and businesses miss out on sustainable engagement.
📌 Refillia Solution
Find & add refill stations on an interactive map.
Businesses list stations to attract foot traffic.
Gamification & rewards for user contributions.
🚀 Refillia makes free drinking water easy to find, reducing plastic waste & promoting sustainability
Challenges we ran into
1️⃣ Admin Functionality & Verification
Challenge: Ensuring only verified refill stations get listed while keeping the approval process efficient.
Solution: Built an Admin Dashboard where requests are reviewed, and only approved stations appear on the map.
2️⃣ Points Redemption System
Challenge: Implementing real-time tracking of user points and ensuring smooth reward redemption.
Solution: Integrated Supabase for storing user points, with logic to validate redemptions only if users meet the required points.