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Carbon Footprint Tracker App
Aim: To help users measure and reduce their digital carbon footprint.
Objectives:
Collect user activity data (device usage, screen time, cloud storage use).
Provide insights on carbon emissions.
Offer tips to reduce environmental impact.
Overview: Students create an interactive mobile or web app Using low-code tools.
Front-End Requirements:
Simple UI for inputting daily digital activity.
Visual summary of carbon footprint.
Gamification features for user engagement.
Tools: AppSheet, GlideApps, or Bubble.
Middle-Tier Requirements:
Logic for calculating estimated carbon footprint from user data.
Aggregate weekly/monthly statistics.
Provide recommendations based on usage patterns.
Back-End Requirements:
Database for storing user profiles and activity logs (Google Sheets, Airtable).
Cloud storage for historical data.
User authentication and basic security.
Expected Deliverables:
Interactive app prototype.
User manual/documentation.
Analysis report showing carbon savings potential.