ClimaGuard

Empowering Communities to Protect Our Climate

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About the Project

ClimaGuard is born from a profound concern for our planet's future. Despite the growing awareness of climate change, many people are unsure how to contribute effectively. ClimaGuard aims to bridge this gap by transforming everyday actions into impactful climate solutions. By leveraging advanced technology, we empower individuals and communities to actively participate in climate protection, making it easy and rewarding to contribute to a healthier planet.

Inspiration

The inspiration for ClimaGuard came from the realization that while everyone desires a sustainable future, the path to achieving it isn't always clear. Remote or overlooked areas often suffer from inadequate climate action and waste management, leading to significant environmental damage. We envisioned ClimaGuard as a solution that democratizes climate action, making it accessible to everyone, everywhere.

What We Learned

Through this project, we gained valuable insights into:

  • The complexities of integrating various technologies for a unified purpose.
  • The importance of user-centered design in encouraging active participation.
  • The challenges of handling real-time data and privacy concerns responsibly.
  • Effective project management and the agile adaptation of plans to overcome unforeseen difficulties.

How We Built It

We combined cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design:

  • Frontend: Built with React to ensure a dynamic and responsive user interface.
  • Backend: Utilized Django for high performance and efficient handling of large volumes of requests.
  • AI Integration: Leveraged Amazon Bedrock Claude 3 to analyze waste images, determine waste types, urgency, and environmental impact.
  • User Authentication: Implemented Propel Auth for secure and seamless access with options for passwordless entry or Google login.
  • Chatbot Integration: Integrated with You.com chatbot to provide users with real-time assistance and support, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Challenges We Faced

Our journey was filled with challenges, including:

  • Difficulties in integrating Amazon Bedrock Claude 3 for accurate waste recognition.
  • Issues with Propel Auth during user authentication.
  • Hurdles in fine-tuning the AI for precise waste classification.

Accomplishments We're Proud Of

We are proud of:

  • Our AI integration that accurately classifies types of waste.
  • The seamless user interface that encourages user engagement.
  • Effective collaboration with local authorities to enhance cleanup efforts.
  • Developing a reward system that motivates continuous user participation.
  • Implementing a leaderboard to foster a sense of community and friendly competition among users.
  • Rating users based on carbon emission reductions achieved through their actions, providing tangible impact metrics.

What's Next for ClimaGuard

Looking ahead, we plan to:

  • Expand the AI's capabilities and increase our geographic coverage.
  • Integrate with smart city projects to enhance our impact.
  • Support community clean-up events and develop partnerships with local businesses for a more impactful reward system.
  • Enhance the leaderboard feature to include more metrics and rewards, driving greater user engagement and community involvement.
  • Continue rating users on their carbon emission reductions to encourage sustainable behaviors and measure collective impact.

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