Created on 23rd February 2025
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WasteConnect addresses several key problems related to waste management and sustainability:
1.Inefficient Waste Disposal: Many people struggle with properly managing waste, leading to missed pickups or improper recycling. WasteConnect makes it easy to schedule waste pickups and track recycling efforts, ensuring waste is disposed of responsibly.
2.Lack of Eco-Friendly Shopping Options: Many consumers are unaware of sustainable product alternatives. WasteConnect's marketplace provides access to eco-friendly products, making it simpler for users to make greener shopping choices.
3.Low Incentive for Sustainable Behavior: Many people lack motivation to engage in environmentally friendly actions. WasteConnect introduces the EcoPoints system, rewarding users for sustainable actions like recycling and purchasing eco-friendly products, fostering positive behavior.
4.Fragmented Waste Management Information: Accessing information about local recycling programs, waste management services, and sustainable practices can be difficult. WasteConnect centralizes all this information, providing users with easy access to everything they need for sustainable living.
Overall, WasteConnect helps users make better waste management decisions, shop more sustainably, and earn rewards for contributing to a greener planet.
1.Integrating Team Work: Coordinating contributions from different developers and designers, ensuring all parts of the platform work together smoothly.
2.Bugs and Technical Issues: Identifying and fixing bugs, especially in complex systems like scheduling, rewards, and database interactions.
3.Database and Performance Challenges: Managing and optimizing data storage, scalability, and ensuring the platform performs well under growing user demand.
4.Time Constraints: Balancing tight deadlines, feature releases, and quality assurance while prioritizing key tasks and maintaining user experience.
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