Rod A.
Waste2Earn
Published in
3 min readApr 7, 2023

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Changing the Way We Look at our Waste into DeFi and Blockchain.

Waste management has been a long-standing problem for societies around the world. With increasing consumerism, the amount of waste generated has also increased, leading to severe environmental degradation and public health concerns. That is why we are developing the Waste2Earn dApp, an innovative solutions for blockchain-based technology for waste management that can help tackle this problem. Waste2Earn, uses blockchain technology to convert consumer waste into W2Etoken, for decentralized application dApp.

Waste2Earn is a revolutionary app that enables consumers to earn tokens from sending and sorting post-consumer materials to the Waste Collector using Waste2Earn dApp. These tokens are then used to participate in DeFi activities, providing an innovative solution to the traditional waste management model. This dApp has a unique approach to token distribution - tokens are minted based on the weight of waste collected, meaning the more waste collected, the more tokens earned.

The dApp functions in a simple yet effective way. Once a user has collected a certain amount of waste, they can bring it to a local recycling facility or booked a schedule to collector to get these waste materials. These collectors and material recovery facilities will be equipped with Waste2Earn’s blockchain technology, enabling them to verify the weight of waste collected and issue tokens to the user’s digital wallet. Users can then use these tokens to participate in DeFi activities such as staking or liquidity provision.

One of the most significant advantages of Waste2Earn is that it enables consumers to take responsibility for their waste generation and somehow change the way we look at waste as a commodity of value. It encourages users to collect and sort post-consumer materials, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and promoting a circular economy. Moreover, it incentivizes users to collect waste that would otherwise have been overlooked, like plastic bottles, cans, and paper products.

Another advantage of Waste2Earn is that it promotes transparency in the waste management industry. The blockchain technology used by the app enables real-time tracking of waste from collection to disposal. This ensures that waste is disposed of responsibly and that the recycling facilities are operating efficiently. It also ensures that users are being fairly compensated for their efforts.

The waste management industry has traditionally relied on government subsidies or corporate funding to operate. However, with Waste2Earn’s DeFi model enables the industry to become self-sustaining. The app encourages participation from not only consumers but also manufacturers, investors and recycling facilities. The post-consumer materials collected by users are sold to the recycling facilities, which then sell the recovered materials to consumer product manufacturers. The manufacturers pay for the materials using fiat or USDC/USDT, providing the funds needed to operate the recycling facilities and compensate users for their efforts.

The Waste2Earn app is not only beneficial for the environment but also for the economy. It creates a new revenue stream for waste management, reduces the reliance on government subsidies, and promotes the growth of the DeFi industry. Additionally, it incentivizes users to participate in the app, providing an opportunity for them to earn tokens that can be used for financial gain.

We believe that Waste2Earn dApp is a revolutionary solution to the traditional waste management model. By incentivizing users to collect and sort post-consumer materials, the dApp promotes a circular economy and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. Its blockchain technology enables transparency in the waste management industry and ensures that users are fairly compensated for their efforts. Moreover, its DeFi model creates a new revenue stream for waste management and promotes the growth of the DeFi industry. The dApp provides an opportunity for users to take responsibility for their waste generation and earn financial gain while doing so. Waste2Earn is an excellent example of how blockchain technology can be used to solve real-world problems and create a more sustainable future.

We are building for sustainability and saving our planet.

If you would like to participate in this project please DM us via Twitter: @waste2earn

Thank you.

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Rod A.
Waste2Earn

Dev/Co-Founder | Web3 Generalist | Researcher | Blockchain Enthusiast