Inspiration
CarbonFoots is a web application that aims to help individuals understand the carbon footprint left by their daily activities. This web app takes in various parameters related to different activities such as electricity, waste, travel by air, water and sea, fuel consumption like diesel, LPG, CNG, natural gas, and calculates the carbon footprint left by each activity.
The team behind CarbonFoots is DevChef, which comprises of Tushar Sharma, Tanish Anand, Yash Mathur, and Shubham Mathur. The web app uses Node.js with Express and EJS templating technique for dynamic content. For authentication and activity log storage, it uses Google Auth and MongoDB respectively.
What it does
CarbonFoots works by taking in various parameters related to different activities such as electricity, waste, travel by air, water and sea, fuel consumption like diesel, LPG, CNG, natural gas, and calculating the carbon footprint left by each activity. The web app then logs the user's activities every time.
To ensure user authentication and activity log storage, CarbonFoots uses Google Auth and MongoDB respectively. This ensures that users have secure access to their activity log while also ensuring that their data is stored safely.
How we built it
The web app uses Node.js with Express and EJS templating technique for dynamic content. For authentication and activity log storage, it uses Google Auth and MongoDB respectively.
Challenges we ran into
accomplishing rendering dynamic content using ejs and the used api
Accomplishments that we're proud of
n conclusion, CarbonFoots is a valuable tool for individuals who want to understand the impact of their daily activities on the environment. By calculating the carbon footprint left by each activity, individuals can make informed decisions about their lifestyle choices and take responsibility for their actions.
With its user-friendly interface and secure authentication and activity log storage, CarbonFoots is a great example of how technology can be used for the greater good. We look forward to seeing the future developments of this web app and the positive impact it can have on the environment.
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