D.Waste is a waste management app that helps users identify waste types by taking a picture. It provides disposal suggestions and reward points for proper waste management. The app offers features like waste awareness, reminders, history management, and offline support. It also includes carbon offset mapping and simplifies recycling campaigns. Available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
Features
Waste Identification
Allows users to identify waste type by taking a picture, making recycling easier.
Reward User
Users receive reward points for disposing of waste correctly.
Waste Awareness
Provides useful tips for managing different types of waste.
Offline Support
The app functions without internet connectivity.
Manage History
Stores managed waste and associated points in the device for tracking progress.
Waste Reminders
Offers timely reminders to sort and manage waste.
AI-powered waste identification
The app uses AI to help users identify the type of waste they are trying to dispose of, providing guidance on how to do it correctly.
Rewards program
Offers a rewards program to incentivize proper waste management. Users can earn points for correctly identifying and disposing of waste.
Educational resources
Provides educational resources on waste management and tracks users' progress over time.
Privacy by design
Ensures that data provided in the app will never be sold or shared with companies, and does not track users.
Ethic by design
Does not exploit psychological vulnerabilities such as bottomless feeds or auto-play to keep users engaged.
100% Open source
The app is open source, allowing everyone to add content and correct information.
Image Categories
The dataset includes waste images categorized into 10 classes: metal, glass, biological, paper, battery, trash, cardboard, shoes, clothes, and plastic.
Data Collection
Images are gathered from various sources through individual contributions and collaborations, all set clear from the D.Waste app.
Quality Assurance
All images have been labeled and manually verified to ensure accuracy.
Data Preprocessing
Includes data cleaning, resizing, normalization, and file format handling to maintain consistency in the dataset.
Dataset Download
The dataset can be downloaded through the provided link with detailed information for citation purposes.
Annual Updates
The dataset is updated on a yearly basis to incorporate new data and ensure ongoing relevance.
Annotated Tool
Images are annotated using the dynamicLabel tool available on GitHub for enhanced dataset utility.
Landfill Waste Map Visualization
A choropleth map illustrating tons of landfill waste per person by state, providing insights into waste management practices in the U.S.
Carbon Footprints Calculator
Calculates the carbon emissions saved from recycling materials. By inputting the weight of recycled items, it determines the amount of CO2 emissions prevented, showing the impact of recycling specific materials.
Waste Classification
Allows users to upload images of household waste to classify them using an AI model. The classification runs directly in the browser, keeping the data safe and secure.
REST API
Provides a publicly available API for waste classification, allowing developers to integrate waste classification capabilities into their own applications or services.
Recycle Center Search
Allows users to search for recycling centers based on specific items and location by entering a zip code. Results include nearby centers along with details like phone number, address, and services offered (e.g., pick-up, drop-off, curbside). The map provides a visual representation of the locations.
Location Map
Displays a map with markers showing the locations of recycling centers within a specified radius from the entered zip code. Users can visually identify nearby options.
Troubleshooting Support
Provides solutions for common issues such as app not loading, problems with uploading photos, incorrect waste type identification, leaderboard score updating issues, account deletion difficulties, and frequent app crashes.
Recycling Support
Guides users on how to look up recycling centers, identify waste types, earn points, and participate in the leaderboard.
Contact Support
Offers a contact form for users to send inquiries directly to the support team for assistance with the app.
Resin Identification Code (RIC)
Introduced in 1988 to identify the plastic composition, making it easier to understand the recyclability and decomposability of plastics. The code ranges from 1 to 7, indicating different levels of recyclability and types of plastics, accompanied by symbols and resin type abbreviations.
Recyclability Based on Codes
Explains the recyclability of plastics based on the resin identification code, providing specific examples for each type, from 1 to 7, including common uses and recyclability status.
Misinterpretation of Labels
Discusses how manufacturers and consumers might misinterpret recycling codes, leading to improper recycling practices, and emphasizes the need for proper guidelines.