Eco-Shopper App design and Idea

So many people are unaware of how big of an effect they can have in helping to save the planet in the small things they do, every day small changes like the choices you make when shopping. Many ingredients used in everyday items we buy as well as their packaging and transportation are contributing to global warming, deforestation, and pollution. By using the Eco-Shopper app users will be given easy to understand data about the impact of the products they are purchasing. Making it simple to use, the app allows any barcode to be scanned and will give the data on the plastic used, palm oil content, and the miles it has traveled. Each of these individual categories are rated out of five and then also given an overall score. Ratings of 4 or more will appear green, ratings of 3 will appear as yellow and 2 or less will appear as orange. When either yellow or orange colors are seen a more ethical alternative suggestion will be provided. Further information can be found about the effects that palm oil farming, plastic waste, and transportation have on the environment and our world as a whole, on the more info page. Here sources articles from notable websites and organizations will be displayed for users to read. The information page also contains links to petitions that can be signed to help further in putting a stop to these issues globally. The Eco-shopper App collects individuals data so users can save their favorite scans, collect rewards, and evaluate their purchasing habits.