https://github.com/developermindset123/ecogo

Official Repository for Columbia Hackathon
https://github.com/developermindset123/ecogo

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Official Repository for Columbia Hackathon

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/developermindset123/ecogo
Owner: DeveloperMindset123
Created: 2024-02-03T16:26:15.000Z (over 2 years ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-03-17T15:30:44.000Z (about 2 years ago)
Last Synced: 2025-04-12T22:57:09.756Z (about 1 year ago)
Language: TypeScript
Size: 142 MB
Stars: 1
Watchers: 1
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md

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# EcoGo

## Inspiration
EcoGo was inspired by the urgent need to make our communities aware of the environmental issues we face, in a tangible and impactful way. By converting air quality data into the equivalent number of cigarettes smoked, we provide a stark visualization of pollution levels, encouraging people to take action against air pollution.

## What It Does
EcoGo incentivizes users to reduce their carbon footprints by offering a heatmap of pollution, organizing events for climate action, suggesting eco-friendly routes, and promoting sustainable choices through a leaderboard. The app also helps users find eco-friendly restaurants, shopping locations, and informs them about community initiatives tackling climate change.

## How We Built It
Built during a 24-hour hackathon with sustainability as the cornerstone, EcoGo was developed using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, Firebase for authentication, Google Maps for mapping and geocoding, Firestore for real-time data, and React Native for a cross-platform mobile experience.

## Challenges We Ran Into
We encountered hurdles with real-time pollution data updates, precise geocoding for events, seamless integration of multiple Google APIs, and the steep learning curve of React Native within the tight hackathon deadline.

## Accomplishments That We're Proud Of
Our proudest achievement is the MVP which combines a pollution heatmap, an event system, and a user engagement leaderboard. The integration of multiple Google APIs showcases our app's robustness and our commitment to using technology for environmental advocacy.

## What We Learned
This project was a deep dive into how various Google services can be combined to create a powerful tool to promote sustainable living. It also highlighted the importance of user engagement in environmental apps.

## What's Next for EcoGo
We aim to refine EcoGo, adding more interactive elements like location-based pollution alerts, akin to Pokemon Go. We're also planning to integrate more backend features, enhance the user interface, and implement a dynamic description of locations using Google's API.

## Built With
- React Native
- Expo
- TypeScript
- Firebase
- GCP
- Google Maps (including Directions, Geocoding, Places, and Prediction APIs)

## Screenshots