EcoSnap

EcoSnap is a web application that helps users make eco-friendly product choices by analyzing product images, finding similar products, and calculating carbon footprints.

Features

• Product Analysis: Upload product images to analyze ingredients and packaging materials using Google's Gemini API.
• Similar Products: Find eco-friendly alternatives to your current products.
• Carbon Footprint: Calculate and compare the environmental impact of products.
• Product Search: Search through analyzed products to find eco-friendly options.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Material-UI
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• AI: Google Gemini API
• Deployment: Cloudflare

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB Atlas account
• Google Gemini API key
• Cloudflare account (for deployment)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kesharibhai84/EcoSnap.git
   cd EcoSnap
   

2. Install backend dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install
   

3. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd ../frontend
   npm install
   

4. Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_atlas_connection_string
   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
   CLOUDFLARE_ACCOUNT_ID=your_cloudflare_account_id
   CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKEN=your_cloudflare_api_token
   CLOUDFLARE_ZONE_ID=your_cloudflare_zone_id
   PORT=5000
   

5. Start the application:

   cd ..
   ./start.sh
   

6. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000

Project Structure

EcoSnap/
├── backend/                # Node.js/Express backend
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── controllers/   # Request handlers
│   │   ├── models/        # MongoDB models
│   │   ├── routes/        # API routes
│   │   ├── services/      # Business logic
│   │   ├── config/        # Configuration files
│   │   ├── middleware/    # Express middleware
│   │   └── server.js      # Entry point
│   ├── .env               # Environment variables
│   └── package.json       # Backend dependencies
├── frontend/               # React frontend
│   ├── public/            # Static files
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/    # Reusable components
│   │   ├── pages/         # Page components
│   │   ├── services/      # API services
│   │   ├── utils/         # Utility functions
│   │   └── App.js         # Main component
│   └── package.json       # Frontend dependencies
├── .gitignore             # Git ignore file
├── README.md              # Project documentation
└── start.sh               # Script to start both servers

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Google Gemini API for image analysis
• MongoDB Atlas for database hosting
• Cloudflare for deployment and hosting