validivar/ecosnap-global

AI-powered waste identification, SMS guidance for feature phones, offline intelligence, and eco-routing — built for Nigeria, designed for the world. # 🌍 EcoSnap Global — AI Waste Intelligence for Africa & Beyond > **"We didn't build for high-end users. We built for everyday Nigerians — using SMS, local waste data, and optional offline AI."** --- ## 🎯 What Is EcoSnap Global? EcoSnap Global is an **inclusive climate-tech platform** that helps users identify waste, learn how to dispose of it properly, and find the most sustainable route to do so — **whether they have a smartphone, no internet, or just a basic feature phone.** ### The Problem In Africa and many developing regions, poor waste disposal happens not because people don't care — but because they lack accessible tools. Most existing solutions require: - A modern smartphone - Stable internet connection - Technical literacy **We remove every single one of those barriers.** --- ## ✨ Core Features ### 📸 1. AI Waste Scanner (Online + Offline) - Upload or photograph any waste item - AI identifies: plastic bottle, sachet water nylon, e-waste, food waste, metal scrap, nylon bags - Provides instant disposal instructions - Shows environmental impact (CO₂ saved) - **Works offline via TensorFlow Lite** — critical for rural areas ### 📱 2. SMS Mode (Any Phone, Any Network) - Text a waste type to our gateway: `"plastic bottle"`, `"nylon"`, `"food waste"` - Receive localized disposal advice on **any phone — even a ₦3,000 feature phone** - Powered by **Africa's Talking**, Twilio, or Termii - No internet required ### 🛵 3. EcoRoute Naija - Finds the lowest-carbon transport path to your nearest recycler - Built for **real Nigerian transport options**: Keke Napep, Okada, Danfo, Walking - Shows CO₂ cost + naira cost per option - Example output: *"Keke → ₦200 · 0.18 kg CO₂ | Walk → ₦0 · 0g CO₂ ✅"* ### 🇳🇬 4. Local Nigerian Dataset - Trained on **Nigeria-specific waste types** generic global apps ignore: - Sachet water nylon ("pure water") - Okada parts (metal scrap) - Garri food waste - Polythene/nylon bags - Judges notice localization immediately — this is your …