Abstract:
The ClearZone project aims to create a useful waste management platform that bridges the
gap between individuals and NGOs, fostering collaborative efforts for a cleaner environment.
The platform integrates geolocation-based waste reporting, an NGO dashboard, user
leaderboards, and a notification system to streamline waste management processes.
Significant progress has been made in deploying the waste classification model on Hugging
Face, where it is publicly available. However, the integration of the model into the web
application remains pending. The mapping feature, which visualizes waste locations, has been
partially implemented and currently functions on one page. The notification system is yet to be
fully developed and integrated, which will enhance user and NGO engagement by providing
real-time updates on waste report statuses.
Key completed features include user and NGO authentication, profile management, waste
reporting (without CNN-based auto-classification), and a partially functional geolocation
module. Upcoming milestones involve finalizing the integration of the deployed model into
the web app, expanding the mapping functionality to all relevant pages, and completing the
notification module to provide a seamless user experience.
The project's overall structure and progress indicate its potential to significantly impact
environmental sustainability by simplifying waste reporting and management. Once the
pending tasks are completed, ClearZone will be a fully functional platform ready for real-world
application.
