International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Ish Pandey, V. C. Pandey, Abhendra Pratap Singh, Farooque Alam, Manya Jain, Parth Dabas
Abstract: The emergence of more paper, plastic, floral, and reusable wastes presents substantial environmental problems that call for new approaches to solving them. In view of the above, this paper will examine the WasteWise platform as a potential innovation aimed at transforming the management of waste using the principles of circular economy. The application will allow citizens to donate recyclable waste products such as paper, flowers, and plastics, earning digital incentives in return for donating their waste products. The incentives earned will enable the donors to buy sustainable products on the online marketplace of the application. The distinguishing feature of WasteWise is the circular approach applied, whereby the donated waste will be converted into sustainable products. The process will make sure that the products obtained from the conversion will enter the consumer market via the WasteWise platform. It will be noted that by integrating waste collection, incentives, upcycling, and eco-commerce into a single system, the above model of the waste management process minimises waste generation, promoting responsible consumption and supporting zero-waste initiatives. The research paper will focus on WasteWise and will examine how the technology can be used to introduce circular economy concepts into practice.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21772944
