Refillia: Sustainable Water Refill Station Platform

Overview

Refillia is a crowdsourced platform mapping free water refill stations to reduce plastic waste. Users can discover nearby stations, contribute locations, and earn rewards while promoting sustainable behavior.

Features

• Interactive Map: Discover nearby water refill stations
• Crowdsourced Submissions: Community-driven location data
• Reward System: Earn points for contributions
• Real-time Updates: Live map updates
• Mobile Responsive: Works on all devices

What Users Can Do

• Explore Stations: Find nearby water refill points
• Add Locations: Submit new refill stations
• Earn Rewards: Get points for contributions
• Track Impact: See environmental benefits
• Share Locations: Help others find stations

Why I Built This

I built this platform to address environmental concerns:

• Reducing plastic bottle waste
• Promoting sustainable behavior
• Creating community awareness
• Making refill stations easily discoverable
• Encouraging environmental responsibility

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS, React Leaflet
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: Supabase
• Maps: React Leaflet for interactive mapping
• Deployment: Vercel

Key Components

• MapView Component: Interactive map with station markers
• StationForm Component: Location submission interface
• Reward System: Points and gamification
• Location Services: Geolocation and mapping

Usage

1. Explore nearby water refill stations on the interactive map
2. Add new refill points to help the community
3. Earn rewards for your contributions
4. Track your environmental impact

Architecture

• Frontend: React with Leaflet for mapping
• Backend: Node.js/Express API
• Database: Supabase for location data
• Maps: React Leaflet for interactive features

Environmental Impact

• Promotes sustainable water consumption
• Reduces plastic bottle waste
• Encourages community participation
• Creates awareness about refill stations