TakaSmart is a revolutionary smart recycling platform that gamifies waste management and promotes environmental sustainability! 🌟 Built with cutting-edge technology, our platform makes recycling fun, rewarding, and socially engaging.

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• 🗺️ Smart Bin Locator: Find recycling bins near you with real-time location data
• 📱 QR Code Scanning: Scan bins to record recycling activities
• 🏆 Gamification System: Earn points for every recycling action
• 🎁 Rewards Program: Redeem points for exciting rewards and discounts
• 👥 Community Feed: Share your eco-achievements with the community
• 🤖 AI Assistant: Get personalized recycling tips and guidance

• 📊 Environmental Impact Calculator: Track your real environmental impact with CO₂ savings, water conservation, energy savings, and tree equivalents
• 🏅 Achievement Badges: Unlock special badges for milestones
• 📈 Leaderboards: Compete with friends and community
• 💬 Social Features: Like, comment, and share recycling activities
• 📱 Mobile-First Design: Optimized for all devices
• 🔐 Secure Authentication: User accounts with profile management

• 🚚 Waste Pickup Reminders: Smart notifications for optimal recycling times based on bin capacity and collection schedules
• 🗺️ Route Optimization: AI-powered suggestions for efficient routes to multiple recycling points
• 🌤️ Weather Integration: Contextual recycling tips that adapt to weather conditions
• 💡 Daily Eco Tips: Rotating educational content with actionable sustainability advice
• 📰 Sustainability News: Curated environmental news and updates
• 📊 Predictive Analytics: Machine learning algorithms for optimal waste management

• ⚛️ React 18.3.1 - Modern UI library
• 🔷 TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript
• 🎨 Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• 🧩 Shadcn/UI - Beautiful, accessible components
• 🔀 React Router - Client-side routing
• 🔄 TanStack Query - Powerful data fetching

• 🟢 Supabase - Backend-as-a-Service
• 🐘 PostgreSQL - Robust relational database
• 🔐 Row Level Security - Secure data access
• 🔑 Authentication - User management
• 📡 Real-time Updates - Live data synchronization

• ⚡ Vite - Lightning-fast build tool
• 📦 npm - Package management
• 🎯 ESLint - Code linting
• 🔧 PostCSS - CSS processing

src/
├── 📁 components/          # Reusable UI components
│   ├── 🧩 ui/             # Shadcn/UI components
│   ├── 🗺️ Navigation.tsx   # Bottom navigation
│   ├── 👥 SocialFeed.tsx   # Community feed
│   ├── 🏆 Leaderboard.tsx  # Competition rankings
│   ├── 💡 EcoTips.tsx      # Daily sustainability tips
│   ├── 📊 ImpactCalculator.tsx # Environmental impact tracking
│   ├── 🚚 WastePickupReminders.tsx # Smart pickup notifications
│   ├── 🗺️ RouteOptimization.tsx # Efficient route planning
│   ├── 🌤️ WeatherIntegration.tsx # Weather-based recycling tips
│   ├── 📰 SustainabilityNews.tsx # Environmental news feed
│   └── 🛡️ ProtectedRoute.tsx # Auth protection
├── 📁 pages/              # Application pages
│   ├── 🏠 Index.tsx        # Dashboard/Home with tabbed interface
│   ├── 🗺️ BinLocator.tsx   # Find recycling bins
│   ├── 📱 ScanBin.tsx      # QR code scanning
│   ├── 👥 Community.tsx    # Social features
│   ├── 🎁 Rewards.tsx      # Rewards marketplace
│   ├── 👤 Profile.tsx      # User profile
│   ├── 🤖 AIAssistant.tsx  # AI helper
│   ├── 🔐 Auth.tsx         # Authentication
│   └── 🌟 LandingPage.tsx  # Welcome page
├── 📁 contexts/           # React contexts
│   └── 🔐 AuthContext.tsx  # Authentication state
├── 📁 integrations/       # External services
│   └── 🟢 supabase/       # Supabase client & types
└── 📁 hooks/              # Custom React hooks

• Node.js (v18 or higher) 📦
• npm or yarn 🧶
• Supabase account 🟢

1. 📥 Clone the repository

   git clone <YOUR_GIT_URL>
   cd <YOUR_PROJECT_NAME>

2. 📦 Install dependencies

   npm install

3. 🔧 Set up environment variables

   # Create .env.local file with your Supabase credentials
   VITE_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url
   VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key

4. 🚀 Start development server

   npm run dev

5. 🌐 Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:5173

• Row Level Security (RLS) on all tables
• User-specific data access
• Admin role management
• Secure authentication flows

1. 📝 Sign Up: Create your account on the landing page
2. 🏠 Explore Dashboard: Check your stats and recent activities across four tabs:
   • Overview: Personal stats, recent activity, and impact calculator
   • Eco Tips: Daily sustainability tips and weather integration
   • Smart: Waste pickup reminders and route optimization
   • News: Latest sustainability news and updates
3. 🗺️ Find Bins: Use the bin locator to find nearby recycling points
4. 📱 Start Recycling: Scan QR codes to record your activities
5. 🏆 Earn Points: Accumulate points for each recycling session

1. 👥 Join Community: Share your achievements and engage with others
2. 🎁 Redeem Rewards: Use points for discounts and prizes
3. 🤖 Get AI Help: Ask our assistant for recycling tips
4. 📊 Track Impact: Monitor your environmental contribution with detailed metrics
5. 🏅 Unlock Badges: Complete challenges and earn achievements
6. 📱 Smart Notifications: Get reminders for optimal recycling times

• 🌱 CO₂ Prevention: Track carbon emissions prevented through recycling
• 💧 Water Conservation: Monitor water resources saved
• ⚡ Energy Savings: Calculate energy consumption reduced
• 🌳 Tree Equivalency: See impact in terms of trees planted

• 📊 Waste Breakdown: Detailed analysis by material type
• 🎯 Impact Goals: Set and track environmental targets
• 📅 Progress Timeline: Historical impact data visualization
• 🏆 Milestone Celebrations: Recognition for significant achievements

# 🚀 Start development server
npm run dev

# 🏗️ Build for production
npm run build

# 👀 Preview production build
npm run preview

# 🔍 Run linter
npm run lint

• Use Tailwind CSS for all styling
• Follow mobile-first responsive design
• Maintain consistent spacing and colors
• Use Shadcn/UI components when possible

• Write TypeScript for type safety
• Use React hooks for state management
• Follow component composition patterns
• Implement proper error handling

We welcome contributions! 🎉

1. 🍴 Fork the repository
2. 🌿 Create a feature branch
3. ✨ Make your changes
4. 🧪 Test thoroughly
5. 📝 Submit a pull request

• Use GitHub Issues
• Provide detailed reproduction steps
• Include screenshots if applicable

• Describe the feature clearly
• Explain the use case
• Consider implementation complexity

• 📱 Mobile App (React Native)
• 🌍 Multi-language Support
• 📊 Advanced Analytics Dashboard
• 🏢 Corporate Partnerships
• 🎯 Personalized Recommendations
• 🌱 Carbon Footprint Tracking
• 📱 Offline Mode Support
• 🔔 Push Notifications

• 🌍 Global Expansion
• 🤝 Government Partnerships
• 📚 Educational Programs
• 🏭 Industry Integration

• Check console for errors
• Verify Supabase connection
• Review authentication setup
• Test database permissions

• 🎨 Shadcn - For beautiful UI components
• 🟢 Supabase - For powerful backend services
• 🌍 Environmental Community - For inspiration and support

• 📱 Responsive Design: ✅ Mobile-first
• 🔒 Security: ✅ RLS + Authentication
• ⚡ Performance: ✅ Optimized builds
• 🎨 Accessibility: ✅ WCAG compliant
• 🔧 Maintainability: ✅ TypeScript + Clean code

TakaSmart - Making recycling rewarding, one scan at a time!

Start your recycling journey today!

---Developed with ❤️❤️ by Mwaki Denis ---