Recycling
Provide a closest location to recycle different type of parts
Too many choices to track
Options
Mapping
Parts
waste
electronic
glass
Money back?
Materials
metal cans
Map API's
Lower mainland locations
Larger items: Fridge, couches
hours of operation
No local app exists for this type of stuff
wood
What the location can take
Or just trash
Useful to people who wants to recycle different parts
Use google API to provide closest location
With no information, difficult for people in Vancouver to find where they can recycle different type of materials
Reduce waste and help improve the environment
Resolve the issue of people not placing the waste to proper trash bins
Support local businesses by recycling to proper places.
google maps
Support charity (clothes, food donation, etc)
Improve economy in Vancouver overall
Vancouver
Tri-Cities
North Vancouver
Burnaby
Richmond
number of locations
Surrey
Delta
Langley
Maple ridge
few in small areas
Makes connection between the business and locals
areas may be far
locations may need deliberate effort to go to
Certain items may not be accepted
Education
Make people in Vancouver more aware of how each waste should be disposed
People
Confusing
End Users
Hard to find info
fight climate change
make a difference
General People
Meet the environmental goal of reducing waste and carbon emission
financially motivated ($ for bottles)
Only when convenient
low effort (e.g. recycle where they shop)
Costs
Positive persona
Allow individuals to think twice about purchasing "too much"
Estimate cost based on materials
tries to make an impact in many aspects of their life
Most transfer stations measure by weight
Feeling good comes secondary
Give an average cost based on type waste recycled
May think its not practical
Sort into metals/natural/synthetic/glass/other
May use the app once or twice
for items they're unfamiliar with
Provide little bit of support during COVID-times, as most of the businesses are having a difficult time
big ticket items (recycle cars or fridges)
Recycle as a habit
Expandability
click to edit
may not be curious about the app
No app exists currently
High potential for expandability and make a profit in real life
Scrape data (e.g. ReturnIt)
Simple, but effective app
Able to create in 5-week period (meet the realistic timeframe)
Most trash can be recycled
may not be worth a web app
alternative: Wordpress list of locations organized by cities
Learn how to reduce waste
Meets the City of Vancouver's mission to place wastes to proper bins
What could be used less
city of vancouver blog post/ FAQ
BC wide
Crowd sourced data and tips
tell where they recycle their things
Use filter option for users to know which location accepts which items
Community Challenges for raffel draws
Community
Take other's recycling
at risk youth
earn an income
easily gig
Reward
make a change
Cheaper/simpler to throw out
Some glass can be sent to the bottle depot
uses a bike
gigs only within neighborhood
tips
bottle deposits
community
redirecting waste
save the environemnt
cost of processing
local solutions and areas
neighborhood recycling
feel good about recycing
MVP Recycling Features
Community
neighborhood
Rotating responsibility
Organize recycling days for deposit items
Show nearest recycling depot
All types of recycling
Core features
People exchange information via app and communicate what time to pick-up, deliver, fees, etc
Proof
More quantity == more likely to be picked up
Take a picture of the recycleables you have
Confirmation system
Cancel
Lock request after it has been confirmed by the person picking it up
Shows donor the profile of who's pick it up
first picker to snag it
Survey
Survey conducted online
Possibly others in different city (Surrey, Burnaby, etc)
Local people in City of Vancouver
Users
focus on people in City of Vancouer
anyone over the age of +16 can join the app
Research
How many bottle depots are in City of Vancouver
Conduct research on how much bottle depots make profit in City of Vancouver
Conduct research of how many recycling bottles/glasses people return it to depot
Are there fees for recycling already?
Competitors
BIGGEST COMPETITOR: the trash can
Craigslist
posting on facebook
community groups
Private garbage companies
other online posting services
Fees
Cost for larger items
Couches, fridges, car parts, etc...
Discouraged to use app
Opportunities
Incentivize recycling through small monetary gains
users who have not recycled bottles and don't know the process can learn about it and how it affects the environment when bottles are not recycled
redirect recyclables from trash bin
bottles recycled good for environment
Users who are too busy to go themselves are able to still recycle, while helping out people who need some quick money
Niche
Both users can benefit
No app like this
Post a location for pickup
Challenges and Recognition
Only go to the depot once a month or less often
Extra distance not worth the time/money
Number of trips taken
Community Rankings (Recycled X tons of bottles)
Pick up #N times and get X
Sponsors?
Just add an address
Let google handle the rest
Map route between pickup and donor
Use google API to geo-locate where the seller is at
Communicate via messenger, etc
Once the item is sold, the person can either remove the posting or mark as 'sold'
End user
Pickup
Persona
People who wants to help their community
I want to learn about the environment
I want to save the environment during my free time
**Not concerned about the money
'Donor'
Survey Homeowners and Parents
Persona
i collect a lot of recyles (bags of it) before recycling it
As a working professional, I would like to recycle so that i can protect the environemnt
i tend to use a lot of bottles
bottle water
soda
cans
i want to save some time
I dont have a lot of time
Recycling is a hassle
Recycling depots may not be within normal outtings (like grocery shopping)
You have to find where to recycle
You have to collect it
I want someone to recycle my garbage
Locations
Houses
Apartments