Utilizing Mobile Application Technologies for Enhanced Sustainable Waste Management in Urban India

Abstract

Solid waste management is a serious issue that needs to be addressed for the well-being of our environment and society. Households are required to separate wet and dry garbage, but this is not happening in India. Instead, garbage is often dumped together, and the garbage collectors separate the collected garbage. This leads to inefficient waste management and poses significant health risks. Waste is transported to landfills and dump sites where it is disposed without proper treatment, leading to environmental pollution. The problem is exacerbated by inefficient and outdated technology. A lack of proper education and awareness about waste separation also contributes significantly to the issue. “W-Credit" is a Mobile application based on React Native Framework, proposed to improve quality of waste segregation at the households. This application motivates every individual to segregate waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories at home, offering rewards that can be redeemed as coupons.