D.Waste - AI-powered real-time waste audits for schools & institutions
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DWaste replaces slow, error-prone audits with AI-powered real-time waste identification. It enables accurate sorting, automated reports, and insights helping schools save time, engage communities, and achieve sustainability goals
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Does D.Waste keep track of users’ environmental impact over time like how much waste they’ve successfully diverted from landfills?
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@sadie_scott Yes! D.Waste tracks the number of individual items you’ve successfully diverted from landfills. It also calculates your average carbon footprint savings, giving you a clear picture of your positive environmental impact over time.
I love the idea of rewarding users for proper disposal it’s such a fun incentiv but can points be exchanged for real rewards or is it mainly about gamified recognition within the app?
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@samuel_kahlo Yes, they can. We’ve partnered with local eco-brands in a pilot program where users can redeem their points for discounts. Here's an example of how one can redeem rewards.
https://www.dwaste.live/campaigns/KuhyMgPfqCNT91KRkgBj
The rewards program is such a clever idea. How can users cash in their points?
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@jackson_wells We’ve partnered with local businesses to offer discounts on groceries, food, and tickets. While points can’t be redeemed for cash, they can be used to support and enjoy local shops and services.
How do you deal with items that don’t fit typical categories like hazardous waste or mixed material products? Does the app flag them or is there a lack of guidance?
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@grayson_parker2 Depending on business needs, we provide solutions to sort specific types of waste. We haven’t worked on hazardous waste yet, but our system can handle mixed single-stream recycling waste.
How does D.Waste keep up with updates to recycling guidelines? Are changes automatically pushed based on location?
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@ayesha_akram4 We provide an option to opt in to recycling guidelines tailored to specific institutions or locations. Based on your selection, the guidelines are automatically updated.
This app is super practical. Can it scan several items at once or is it just one at a time?
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@jude_gray It can detect multiple items at once. I suggest giving it a try, as it’s available on both the Play Store and the App Store.
It’s inspiring to see AI being used for eco consciousness. Is it functional offline as well?
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@matteo_rider Yes, it is. I suggest giving it a try, as it’s available on both the Play Store and the App Store.
I think the concept is fantastic but AI recognition might have a tough time with unusual or brand specific packaging. A community reporting feature could really help improve accuracy over time.
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@michael_davies5 That makes sense. In some cases, misidentification may occur. When this happens, users can report the misclassified images through the app, and these images are later used to retrain and improve the model.
I love this gamified approach to recycling. Are there any plans to incorporate local recycling guidelines?
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@nathaniel_cook2 Yes! We’re currently running a pilot in Baltimore City where users can scan a QR code to opt into their local recycling guidelines. Our platform is fully configurable, so we can easily adapt to any city’s rules as long as the guidelines are provided.