In this research of how we can improve municipal waste management through citizen action , you will find:

  1. Exploratory research of 4 pre-existing projects to help this cause
  2. Deep dive into 1 of the above projects:
    • User scenario
    • Technological analysis

Exploratory Research

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IGOTGARBAGE

I GOT GARBAGE

I Got Garbage is a cloud based technology platform to disseminate information on waste segregation, offer assistance in system training, on-boarding and technical support and engage all stakeholders in upcoming programs.

Project carriers

Engineers from Mindtree & HasiruDala, Garbage collectors in India

Benificiaries

Garbage collectors in India, citizens and neighborhoods, segregation of waste and preparation for recycling. Water bodies from getting polluted and landfills.

Users

Garbage collectors, rag pickers and scrap dealers, citizens, offices, schools, municipalities

Need

Reducing waste in landfills and from polluting Indian rivers/seas. keeping big Indian cities clean, helping garbage workers in India to have more income than usual through their technology.

Principle

Segregating and Recycling waste

Main technologies involved
  1. IOS & Android application
  2. User's Smartphone
  3. Collecting and analyzing data about weight of waste – sub categories
  4. Geo-location
  5. Vehicle Tracking (GPS)
  6. Accurate tracking of every micro-activity : App that helps break the entire waste flow into micro-activities
Sources
I GOT GARBAGE : Website
RECOLLECT : Annual Report
HAARETZ : News Artical
RUBICON

RUBICON

Rubicon Global is a SAAS: cloud-based waste and recycling solutions, has created Rubicon Global Analytics, an app that connects commercial customers with independent waste haulers. In an effort to help reduce costs, lower environmental impact and provide detailed reporting, this app allows users to measure waste amounts by material, increase recycling amounts and create custom reports.

Project carriers

Nate Morris and Marc Spiegel

Benificiaries

The environment – landfills; local waste haulers; enterprises; cities

Users

Enterprises, Small businesses, Government (Smart cities) & Local Haulers

Need

Lower environmental impact and provide detailed reporting, predict when garbage pails will be full. Helps clients cut their garbage costs, save time and maximize the amount of waste being diverted from landfills

Principle

Through dupster diving and sensors. Waste collection Vehicles are Mobile data collection assets Collecting and analyzing data – artificial intelligence and machinese learning to detect items across cities

Main technologies involved
  1. IOS & Android application
  2. Desktop
  3. User's Smartphone
  4. Geo-location
  5. Sensors
  6. Artificial Intelligence
Sources
RUBICON : Website
FORBES : News Article
WIRED : News Article
OLIO

OLIO

Olio is an app that links neighbors with each other and local businesses to exchange edible surplus food. This app allows users to upload photos, descriptions, prices (if applicable) and pick-up information for surplus food items. Users can also browse for food in their area and arrange a pick-up via private messaging.

Project carriers

Co-Founders- Tessa Clarke , Saasha Celestial-One; with investment from Simpleweb, a development agency they created a Minimal viable product.

Benificiaries

Citizens, neighborhoods – communities

Users

Citizens

Need

Reduce wastage of food

Principle

It provides a platform in form of IOS and Android app to share with community food that a person would like to give away and their neighbors to view and get this…. “Fight waste, help your neighbors”

Main technologies involved
  1. IOS & Android application
  2. IoT
  3. Geo-location
  4. User's Smartphone
  5. Maps API
Sources
RECOLLECT : website
RECOLLECT : API
recollect

RECOLLECT

ReCollect is a technology company that combines deep expertise in solid waste and recycling with technology that works for government and business organizations.

Project carriers

David Eaves

Benificiaries

Citizens

Users

Government & Local Haulers

Need

Produce 0 waste

Principle

Segregating and Recycling waste

Main technologies involved
  1. IOS & Android application
  2. IoT
  3. Geo-location
  4. Alexa
  5. API
Sources
RECOLLECT : website
RECOLLECT : API


Deepening

IGOTGARBAGE
Who else is involved?

Other carriers and actors of this project are Local Rag pickers and Garbage collectors

Who uses the services of this project?

Users of this project are the Indian Government, Schools & Local Garbage collectors

Topic of Research:
How can we educate and motivate citizens of India to segregate waste produced at home?
Why this project?

Hailing from India, I am aware of the bad state of waste displosal in my country. Leave alone segragation of waste by type for indentifying recyclable waste, one can find waste thrown and accumulate in the streets. This project is working on solving these problems and it is very inspiring.



USER SCENARIO

Citizens | City municipalities | Waste collectors
PERSONA
persona
Name Anjali Mehta
Age 36
Profession Beauty salon owner
Location New Delhi
Family Status Married with 2 children
Income $2300
Hobbies Hairstyling, gardening, cooking, DIY
Needs, Desires, Dreams Healthy diet, better quality air, food & envioronment
Problems & Frustrations Poor air quality, road traffic, dirty streets
Major issue related Waste Cluttered footpath corners with waste,
No initiative in her community for better waste management
KEY FEATURES

UX STORYBOARD
I got Garbage UX Storyboard

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

The application suite helps break the entire waste flow into micro-activities. These are captured and tracked through lightweight mobile- & tablet- based applications. Providing governance solutions which offer visibility over the operations and impact of the waste management supply chain.
Is data collected?

Yes, I Got Garbage collects data from all garbage collected. The more the garbage collected, the better. They weigh waste by sub-category to analyze which products cause most waste.