College software engineering class
## What it does
Provides a one-stop shop for recycling: User can input material they want to recycle via text or image, web app automatically retrieves the user's location assuming their approval, the web-app outputs the nearest recycling center that accepts the inputted materials along with the address if applicable. Also, the web app contains informative graphics and details on recycling within the nation to both educate and inspire people to take initiative towards providing for the Earth.
How we built it
We used node.js/express for the backend of the web app and react for the frontend
## Challenges we ran into
Using the Google Maps API was oftentimes buggy
## Accomplishments that we're proud of
-We are proud of the real world use case as it is a product that can have a positive impact.
## What we learned
-We learned that teamwork is necessary in order to succeed. In terms of technical skills, learning react was a big portion of the project, understanding how to collaborate between front end and back end developers is integral.
## What's next for EasyCycle
-The next steps are to improve image recognition such that model is better trained for various objects
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