2025/10/10 by Yashodip Dharmendra Jagtap, Jagtap, Yashodip Dharmendra, Aaditya Ganesh Bagul +1
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Computers and Society (cs.CY) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC) #Municipal Solid Waste Management #Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2510.08888
openalex publication_date 2025/10/10 · openalex created_date 2025/10/14 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Electronic waste (e-waste) is a rapidly growing global problem caused by shorter device lifecycles and rising consumption. India ranks third globally in e-waste generation, producing over 1.7 million tonnes in 2023-24, of which less than half is formally processed. To address this, we propose Green Grid, an integrated AI-powered e-waste management platform combining IoT-enabled smart collection, AI-based device classification, blockchain-based traceability, and gamified citizen engagement. The system features smart recycling bins with sensors for real-time monitoring, deep learning models for device identification and sorting, a blockchain ledger for tamper-proof tracking, and a reward-based mobile or web app to encourage user participation. Additionally, Green Grid offers analytics dashboards and an eco-marketplace to support policymakers and recyclers. By bridging technology, sustainability, and community participation, the platform enhances transparency, increases formal recycling rates, and advances India's transition toward a circular economy.