Recycling Classification App 🌱
Overview
Recycling Classification App is an AI-powered mobile application designed to assist users in correctly identifying and disposing of waste items.
Features
📸 Real-Time Waste Classification
Users can use their device’s camera to scan waste items.
AI-powered classification provides instant results with high accuracy.
🗑️ Multiple Waste Categories
The model can classify waste into the following categories:
Cardboard
Food Waste
Glass
Metal
Paper
Plastic
Other (uncategorized/general waste)
📱 User-Friendly Interface
Intuitive design with simple navigation for ease of use.
Clear instructions for scanning and viewing results.
✅ Detailed Recycling Instructions
Provides users with proper disposal guidelines based on local recycling regulations.
Suggests ways to reduce waste and reuse materials whenever applicable.
🔄 User Feedback System
Users can manually correct classifications to improve model accuracy over time.
Feedback helps refine future predictions and enhance model learning.
Tech Stack
🎨 Frontend
React Native with Expo for cross-platform mobile development (Android & iOS).
Responsive UI with modern design principles.
🧱 Backend
Flask (Python-based lightweight backend framework) for handling API requests.
RESTful API endpoints for communication between mobile app and server.
🤖 AI & Machine Learning
Deep Learning Model: Xception Model-97% Accuracy (TensorFlow Lite optimized for mobile inference).
Google Cloud Vision API: Enhances recognition for ambiguous items.
☁️ Cloud Services
Firebase (NoSQL database) for storing user preferences, feedback, and recycling information.
Render.com for hosting backend services and managing API endpoints.
🧱 Command Line Interface:
GitBash: To upload code on github and handle conversion of large files
Render(Cloud) Logs: To monitor predictions server sends to app
How It Works
Open the app.
Tap "Scan Now" to start waste classification.
Capture an image of the waste item.
AI processes the image and provides:
Classification result
Recycling instructions
Users can provide feedback if the classification is incorrect.
Proper disposal guidelines are shown
Enhancements I am working on:
🔍 AI Model Improvement: Continuous updates with more training data.
📈 Analytics Dashboard: Track waste disposal habits and impact.
🌟 Gamification: Reward users for sustainable waste disposal.
🌱 Community Challenges: Encourage group efforts in recycling initiatives.
This AI-powered app is a step towards a cleaner and greener planet! 🌍🌱