Project Description
Project Description
EcoScan+: A revolutionary mobile application tailored for Queensland residents, especially Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay. Beyond merely guiding on waste disposal, EcoScan+ endeavors to bring local government and citizens together by rewarding eco-conscious behavior with rate reductions. In essence, it combines technology, education, and fiscal incentives to foster sustainable waste disposal habits.
Eco Scan+'s alignment with the challenges
Eco Scan+ brings a new perspective into the "Best Creative Use of Data in Response to ESG" challenge. It promotes waste policy awareness, aids data-informed regulations, and fosters community engagement. The app's data empowers policymakers to make informed decisions, enhancing waste system governance for a sustainable future.
Eco Scan+ aligns with the "Moreton Bay Greening as We Grow (QLD)" challenge as it creates:
- Recycling Awareness: The app educates users about proper recycling practices.
- Circular Economy: It promotes resource efficiency and waste reduction.
- Community Engagement: Eco Scan+ brings the community together for positive environmental change.
- Climate Change: By reducing waste, it indirectly supports climate mitigation.
- Local Focus: The app can be tailored for the Moreton Bay region's needs.
Eco Scan+ applies to the "Recycling Trends Over 20 Years" challenge by:
- Data Contribution: Providing real-time recycling data for analysis.
- Long-term Insights: Offering user behavior data to identify trends.
- Behavioral Analysis: Informing how behaviors changed over time.
- Geographic Comparisons: Allowing regional recycling behavior comparison.
- Policy Input: Suggesting recycling strategies for policy makers.
- Transparent Documentation: Detailing data sources and methodologies.
- Predictive Indicators: Offering data for potential predictive modeling.
Data Story
Eco Scan+ Project Data Story
Over the last 20 years, Queensland, like much of the world, has grappled with growing waste management concerns. Our in-depth analysis across various datasets, including recycling trends and ESG metrics, highlighted a consistent challenge - misclassification of waste. By fusing this data-driven insight with modern technology, EcoScan+ was conceptualized. It not only educates users about correct disposal but, in partnership with local government, provides tangible financial rewards for responsible waste practices.