Demo • Static prototype
HackFax × PatriotHacks 2025

Sustainability,
measured.

iWaste uses computer vision to scan your plate, classify your waste, and score your environmental impact — in real time.

2.4M
lbs wasted / yr
62%
contamination rate
$1.2B
annual cost
How It Works

Three steps to zero waste

Point your camera, get AI-powered insights, and track your sustainability score over time.

01

Capture

Snap a photo of your meal or waste item using any phone camera. No app install required.

02

Analyze

Gemini Vision identifies food items, estimates waste, classifies materials, and determines the correct bin.

03

Improve

Get your EcoScore, actionable tips, and streak rewards. Compete on campus leaderboards.

Live Demo

See it for yourself

Upload any food or trash photo. The AI simulation returns a real-time analysis card.

Food Mode — Scan Your Plate
🍽 Food Mode
♻️ Waste Mode
Preview
+
Tap to upload a photo
JPG, PNG, HEIC — or drag and drop
Analyzing
Processing
Features

Everything you need to cut waste

From individual plate scans to campus-wide analytics — iWaste covers the full stack.

Live

Food Waste Scanner

Photograph your plate after eating. AI estimates what you wasted, how much CO₂ that represents, and how to do better next time.

Live

Waste Classifier

Point at any trash item. AI identifies the material type and tells you the correct bin — recycling, compost, or landfill.

Live

EcoScore & Gamification

Every scan earns points. Build streaks, climb leaderboards, and compete with other students for the highest sustainability score.

Coming Soon

Admin Dashboard

UDEP-proven role-based admin panel. Real-time analytics, contamination heatmaps, and operational insights for dining managers.

Impact

The problem is massive.
The solution is measurable.

Food waste is the number one material in U.S. landfills. iWaste makes the invisible visible.

40%
of food produced globally is wasted
8%
of greenhouse gases from food waste
142 lbs
wasted per student per year
#1
material in U.S. landfills is food

Ready to reduce waste on your campus?

iWaste is open-source and built to scale. Start with the demo, deploy to your dining hall.

View on GitHub
Architecture

Built for production

Modular, scalable, and deployable anywhere.

AI

Gemini Vision API

Multi-modal food detection, portion estimation, and waste material classification with >90% accuracy.

Data

MongoDB Atlas

Schemaless document store for scan history, user profiles, and real-time sustainability analytics.

Deploy

GitHub Pages

Zero-config static hosting with custom domain, enforced HTTPS, and global edge distribution.

Admin

Role-Based Dashboard

Multi-tenant admin with role-based access, analytics, and operational controls for dining leadership.

Sustainability at Scale

Future Monetization Layer

Designed for scalable sustainability infrastructure — subscription hardware, sorting rewards, and institutional data.

🗑️

EcoBin Subscription

Smart AI-powered recycling bins for homes, campuses, and restaurants. Monthly SaaS model with real-time sustainability analytics.

🏆

Earn-by-Sorting Rewards

Users earn eco credits based on sorting accuracy and food waste reduction. Higher sustainability tiers unlock benefits and cashback rewards.

📊

ESG & Institutional Analytics

Aggregate anonymous data into actionable ESG reports for campuses and enterprises.

🏫

Campus & Restaurant Deployment

Hardware + Software integration for dining halls, smart cities, and corporate environments.

Scans 0
EcoScore
Beginner