About
D.Waste is as an open source AI-powered app that enables users to identify the type of waste they are trying to dispose of and provides guidance on how to do so correctly. The app offers a rewards program to incentivise proper waste management, and users can earn points for correctly identifying and disposing of waste.
The app also provides educational resources on waste management and tracks the user's progress over time. Deep Waste is currently available on the App Store and Google Play Store.
We care about you
Privacy by design
All data provided in the app will never be sold or shared to any companies and we don't track what you do in the app
Ethic by design
We don't exploit psychological vulnerabilities like bottomless feeds or auto-play to keep users from leaving
100% Open source
Everyone can add content to the app, verify, contribute or fix any incorrect information
Milestones
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Research paper based on Transfer Learning using new Garbage dataset was published in Industrial and Domestic Waste Management Journal
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"Garbage Guru Challenge" competition hosted in Kaggle
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v2.0 : Garbage dataset released for public in Kaggle
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Research paper supporting the app workflow and the deep learning model was published in Clean Technologies and Recycling Journal
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v1.0.0 : App published in App Store
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Selected as the top 10 products of the day in Product Hunt
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v0.0.1: App released in Play Store
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Idea pitch
Contribute
Since the app is free and without ads, you are more than welcome to help us if you want to see new features. You can donate on Ko-Fi. Money collected will be spend within the community and also in development cost. For example, an Apple Developer account is needed to publish iOS apps and it cost $99 per year.
Financial help is nice, but there are others ways to help the project. Here are some ways you can contribute.
📰 Copywriters & journalists
Contact us if you want to writing articles about the app, climate news and more.
👩💻 Developers
You contribution is very welcome on Github!
💚 Quick help
Share the app around you, send some feedback or leave a good rating on the App store and Google Play
👨🎨 Designers & illustrators
Our app and site need some love. Contact us if you want to maintain it.
💰 Donate
If you do so, mention that is for D.Waste project here :)
🚮 Data Collection
Help improve predictions and generalization by adding to our Kaggle database.
Vision & Values
Are you a startup?
No, not at the moment. It's simply an open-source project.
Are you collecting my data?
We don't track any of your activity within the app. Our data collection is limited to crash reports only, which helps us identify and fix bugs. You can verify this by examining our open-source code. We take your privacy seriously and do not monitor any of your actions within the app.
What is your goal?
Our objective is to develop a resilient AI-powered application that helps users identify the type of waste they are disposing of and offers guidance on proper disposal methods.
Why D.Waste?
The 'D' in D.Waste stands for 'Deep', indicating that the app leverages deep learning to effectively classify waste.
How are you different?
Unlike many other applications, we prioritize user privacy by not tracking your in-app activity. As a non-profit initiative driven by global climate activists, D.Waste is an open-source project aimed solely at promoting environmental awareness. We do not seek to profit from our users and do not employ tactics like bottomless feeds or auto-play to retain your attention. Since we do not track user data, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we strive to tailor the app to your needs and preferences. At D.Waste, we recognize you as a human being, not merely a set of numbers or statistics on a screen.
Is everyone doing greenwashing?
It's challenging to assert that everyone is involved in greenwashing. While certain companies genuinely prioritize sustainability, others might resort to greenwashing tactics to present a more environmentally friendly image. It is crucial for all of us to work together to combat climate change, bearing in mind that anything not open-source implies business as usual. If you observe that an organization is not transparent about its practices, it suggests that their motives are driven by profit and survival rather than actively contributing to mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable lifestyles. We refrain from selling anything, and our entire approach is completely open to everyone.