PlanetLife
Creators: Aline, Amina
School: Middle School Students from I.S. 27 Anning S. Prall
Location: Staten Island, NY
Project Themes: Environment & Sustainbility
Project Type: App Design
About this Project
Users log into my app and it helps them throw away trash correctly, and each time the user throws away the trash correctly they get points. Users will scan an item, and the app will use AI to indicate how to manage the waste based on their region/location and the waste management in that area. Once users indicate they have properly disposed of the waste, they will gain points on their profile.
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What the Judges are Saying
Creating an app that rewards users with points each time they recycle is a brilliant idea—one that I think would resonate with a lot of people. Turning recycling into a fun, game-like experience rather than a chore is a great way to encourage long-term engagement. To strengthen the pitch, it would help to expand on how the points can be used. For example, what if users could redeem them for tickets to local attractions like botanical gardens or zoos? This would not only motivate more people to participate but also reinforce the app’s environmental mission by connecting it with eco-friendly experiences.
