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Carbon Footprint Tracker
Objective
Develop a mobile app to help users track and reduce their carbon footprint with personalized, actionable insights.
Challenges
Many users were unaware of their environmental impact and struggled to find engaging, practical ways to lower it.
Solution
Created a cross-platform app using React Native for accessibility on iOS and Android.
Built a custom REST API to calculate emissions based on user inputs like transportation habits and energy consumption.
Incorporated gamification features, such as rewards for adopting eco-friendly habits, to increase user engagement.
Techstack
React Native
Firebase
REST API
Google Maps API.
Outcomes
Launched in 2023, EcoTrack attracted 15,000 users within six months, leading to a 20% reduction in collective emissions. It was highlighted in TechCrunch’s "Top 10 Eco-Friendly Apps."