From Paper to QR Codes: 5X Better Recycling Visibility for Garbageman

From Paper to QR Codes: 5X Better Recycling Visibility for Garbageman

Recycling in Bangladesh passes through many hands, from street-level collectors to processors. With most records kept on paper, Garbageman couldn't easily see where materials went or prove their impact.

  • Client NameGarbageman
  • DurationSix Months
  • Target audienceWaste collectors, aggregators, recycling facilities, sustainability teams, and environmental organizations
  • Category Custom web & app development
  • Industry Waste Management & Recycling

The Problem

  • Scattered Supply Chain

    Collectors, aggregators, and processors worked separately, so data rarely matched across the chain.

  • No Material Tracking

    Once recyclables left the collector, nobody could see where they went, which made the impact hard to measure.

  • Paper-Based Records

    Purchases, sales, and collections were logged by hand, leading to errors and lost data.

  • Little Performance Visibility

    Managers had no single view of collection volumes, suppliers, or regional results.

  • Hard To Verify Suppliers

    Checking who supplied what and whether they followed ethical practices was difficult without a system.

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Our Approach

Workflow Mapping

Workflow Mapping

Studied how waste moves from the collector to the processor.

Stakeholder Research

Stakeholder Research

Defined the needs of collectors, aggregators, processors, and administrators.

Digital Workflows

Digital Workflows

Replaced paper records with simple mobile flows.

Traceability Design

Traceability Design

Planned how every batch of material is tracked from start to finish.

Reporting Design

Reporting Design

Shaped dashboards for operational and environmental insights.

Feedback And Testing

Refined the platform with input from real users.

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The Solution We Delivered

01End-To-End Material Tracking

Follow recyclables from collection to recycling, with a clear record at every step of the journey.

02Mobile App For Field Teams

Collectors and aggregators record purchases, sales, collections, and transfers straight from their phones.

03QR Code Verification

Every registered participant gets a unique QR code for quick identity checks and transaction validation.

04Ongoing Performance Infrastructure

Central Admin Dashboard

05Sustainability Analytics

Visual reports show material flow, recycling volumes, traceability levels, and supplier networks.

06Ethical Supplier Monitoring

Assess suppliers using operational, demographic, and ethical indicators to support responsible recycling.

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Impact, Measured in Numbers

5X

Improved Supply Chain Visibility

75%

Less Manual Data Entry

90%

Faster Transaction Verification

10000+

Trackable Recycling Transactions

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