arventiqlabs.com Bengaluru, India
Water, Waste & Environment · Beginner

Household waste sorting guide using the phone camera

ENV-02 · Original hackathon problem statement from Arventiq Labs

The problem

People want to sort waste correctly but are unsure how to treat items.

What to build

Create an app that identifies an item and explains how and where to dispose of it locally.

Success looks like

Correct guidance for common items and local rules maintained in an editable database.

Suggested technologies

  • Image classification
  • Local rules data
  • Mobile app
  • Feedback loop
  • Content management

An original, independent statement. It is not an official Smart India Hackathon problem statement, and Arventiq Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by that programme. The scenario is illustrative and does not describe any specific organisation. Free to use with credit.