GREEN GRID: A Web-Based E-Waste Recycling Platform
This work addresses the problem of low e-waste recycling rates for consumers and waste management authorities, but it is an incremental application of existing web technologies to a specific domain.
Green Grid is a web-based platform that aims to increase e-waste recycling rates by providing features like an E-Dumper Locator, rewards system, and scheduled pickup service. The platform was developed to address the low formal recycling rates (22% globally, 43% in India) by making recycling more accessible and incentivized.
Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide due to rapid technological advancements and shorter device lifespans. Improper disposal releases hazardous substances that harm the environment and human health, while valuable materials such as gold, copper, and aluminum are lost if not recycled. In 2022, approximately 62 million metric tonnes of e-waste were generated globally, but only about 22% was formally recycled. India generated around 1.751 million metric tonnes in 2023-24, with only 43% processed through authorized channels. Green Grid is a full-stack web-based platform designed to simplify and encourage e-waste recycling through an E-Dumper Locator, Green Rewards System, Insights and Awareness Hub, Scheduled Pickup Service, Recycling Impact Calculator, Eco AI Assistant, and Eco-Marketplace. Developed using React.js, Node.js, Express.js, SQL, Google Maps API, and JWT authentication, the platform transforms e-waste recycling into a transparent, educational, and rewarding process. By combining technology, awareness, and incentives, Green Grid promotes responsible disposal and supports circular economy practices for a more sustainable future.