E-Waste Trade Hub

The E-Waste Trade Hub is an innovative platform designed to facilitate secure and efficient trading of electronic waste, promoting sustainability and responsible e-waste management. This project was developed as part of the Smart India Hackathon.

Features

• User-Friendly E-Waste Trading:
  Sellers can upload images and details of e-waste items, and buyers can submit offers with ease.

• Offer Management:
  Sellers can accept or decline offers, ensuring transparency and negotiation flexibility.

• Reward Points System:
  Both buyers and sellers earn reward points for completed transactions, which can be redeemed for benefits.

• Multilingual Support:
  The platform supports multiple languages to ensure accessibility for users from diverse regions.

• Raise Ticket Functionality:
  Users can raise concerns or issues directly through the platform, and notifications are sent to admins for prompt resolution.

• AI Chatbot Assistance:
  A chatbot responds to user queries within 24 hours, improving user engagement and support.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:
  React.js, Tailwind CSS

• Backend:
  Node.js, Express.js

• Database:
  MongoDB, Redis

• Other Tools:
  Docker, AWS, jQuery

Getting Started

This project was bootstrapped with Create React App.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Docker (optional)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/e-waste-trade-hub.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd e-waste-trade-hub

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Running the App

1. Start the development server:

   npm start

   Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

2. Start the backend server:
   Follow the backend setup instructions provided in the backend folder.

3. MongoDB:
   Ensure MongoDB is running locally or provide the connection string for a hosted database.

Building for Production

1. Build the project:

   npm run build

2. Serve the build files:
   Use any static file server to host the build folder.

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions to improve the platform! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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