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Try uploading an item, discover sustainable alternatives, or join an environmental quest to see how Green Lens can help you make more eco-friendly choices.
Making sustainable choices easier through AI-powered technology
Green Lens is an innovative sustainable living platform that uses AI to help users make environmentally conscious decisions. Whether you're trying to responsibly dispose of an item, find eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products, or contribute to environmental causes through gamified quests, Green Lens provides personalized guidance for reducing your ecological footprint.
- AI-Powered Analysis: Upload a photo of any item, and our AI analyzes what it's made of
- 3Rs Hierarchy: Get personalized recommendations following the Reduce → Reuse → Recycle hierarchy
- Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guides on how to properly dispose of or repurpose items
- Recycling Locator: Find nearby recycling centers that accept your specific items
- Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Discover sustainable replacements for everyday products
- Purchasing Guidance: Get information on where to buy sustainable products
- Environmental Benefits: Learn about the positive impact of choosing greener alternatives
- Gamified Sustainability: Complete eco-challenges to earn points and badges
- Progress Tracking: Monitor your environmental impact with detailed metrics
- Badge System: Earn badges for every 100 points up to level 10
- Community Leaderboard: Compare your sustainable actions with others
- Interactive Directory: Locate recycling centers, donation points, and hazardous waste facilities
- Material Filters: Find locations that accept specific types of materials
- Detailed Information: View hours, contact info, and accepted materials
| Category | Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | Next.js | React framework for the web application |
| TypeScript | Type-safe JavaScript for robust code | |
| TailwindCSS | Utility-first CSS framework for styling | |
| shadcn/ui | High-quality UI components | |
| Backend | FastAPI | Modern, fast API framework for Python |
| MongoDB | NoSQL database for flexible data storage | |
| Google Gemini | AI model for image analysis and sustainable recommendations | |
| Pydantic | Data validation and settings management | |
| Deployment | Docker | Containerization for consistent environments |
| Vercel | Frontend hosting and deployment | |
| Azure | Backend hosting and services |
Green Lens users can visualize their personal environmental impact through:
- Carbon Saved: Track CO₂ emissions prevented (kg)
- Water Saved: Monitor water conservation (liters)
- Waste Prevented: Measure waste diverted from landfills (kg)
- Relatable Comparisons: See your impact in understandable terms (e.g., "equivalent to not driving X miles")
- Node.js 16+ and npm/bun
- Python 3.8+
- MongoDB
Note: The easiest way to experience Green Lens is through our live demo. If you prefer to run it locally, follow the instructions below.
- Node.js 16+ and npm/bun
- Python 3.8+
- MongoDB
# Navigate to frontend directory
cd frontend
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Start development server
bun run dev# Navigate to backend directory
cd backend
# Create and activate virtual environment (recommended)
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Start the backend server
python -m uvicorn main:app --reloadOnce both servers are running, access the application at http://localhost:3000
- Google Gemini for providing the AI capabilities
- shadcn/ui for the beautiful UI components
- The sustainable development community for inspiration
