Ochiengsteven/waste2wealth-YEShackathon

This is a web app that tracks devices electrical consumption in (kWh) then converts it to actual cost(KSH) for the grid system users in Kenya. The app features include optimized UI/UX experience, built in calculator among other functionalities # 📗 Table of Contents - 📖 About the Project - 🛠 Built With - Tech Stack - Key Features - 💻 Getting Started - Prerequisites - Setup - Install - Usage - Run tests - Deployment - 👤 Author - 🔭 Future Features - 🤝 Contributing - ⭐️ Show your support - 🙏 Acknowledgements - ❓ FAQ - 📝 License # 📖 Waste2Wealth - Turning Trash to Cash **Waste2Wealth** is a web application designed to address the growing issue of plastic waste and sustainable energy while providing an innovative solution to incentivize households to participate in waste collection. The collected plastic are used to make fuel briquettes and toilet structures. The app aims to empower communities to actively contribute to a cleaner energy, environment and sustainable waste management. ( back to top ) ## Sustainability Impact: Waste2Wealth promotes environmental sustainability by actively engaging individuals in plastic waste management. By incentivizing waste collection and recycling, the app helps reduce plastic pollution, protect natural resources, and contribute to a cleaner, greener planet. ## 🛠 Built With ### Tech Stack Open HTML5 CSS3 JAVASCRIPT WEBPACK ### Key Features - **Sell Your Plastic:** Waste2Wealth allows users to conveniently sell their plastic waste from households. Users can schedule their waste collection by pressing the "Sell" button and recording their location, with collections taking place every Thursday. - **Earn Credits:**As users contribute to waste collection, they earn credits based on the weight of the plastic they sell. Each kilogram of plastic earns 20 credits, which can be redeemed once the user accumulates 500 credits (worth Kshs 500). - **Secure Account Management:**Users can create an account to access the platform's features. The app employs local storage to store user data securely, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience - **Support and Account Management:** Waste2Wealth offers an "Account" section where users can seek assistance, edit account details, a …