EcoMind — Your Responsible AI Sustainability Assistant
Innovation Week | Vibe Coding GenAI Hackathon
UK ATC Innovation — 28 November | Newcastle
The Team
Innovators behind EcoMind
- Sachin Tiwari — Packaged App Development Team Lead
- Roshaan Sothilingam — Packaged App Development Analyst
The Sustainability Awareness Gap
Why sustainable living is still difficult
Inconsistent Recycling Rules
Varying guidelines across councils lead to user confusion and incorrect disposal.
Invisible Carbon Impact
Most people don't know the CO₂e footprint of their daily actions and purchases.
Digital Accessibility Divide
Many eco-apps are not designed for D/deaf, elderly, or neurodiverse users.
Generic Guidance
One-size-fits-all advice fails to provide personalized, actionable nudges.
No Unified Platform
Key sustainability information is scattered across countless different websites.
Our Vision
A single, inclusive, responsible AI platform for sustainable living
- Empower everyone to make impact-aligned choices
- Aligned to UK Net Zero Strategy 2050 & UN SDGs (11,12,13)
- Built on Circular Economy principles
EcoMind: Intelligent, Accessible & Responsible
A unified AI companion for a greener lifestyle.
Personalised AI Insights
Actionable, scannable guidance using Gemini.
Accessibility-First UX
Full support for WCAG, BSL sign language, and Text-to-Speech.
Responsible by Design
ESG-aligned nudges and a general wellness focus (not a medical device).
Advanced Vision
Multi-object recognition for waste sorting and bill analysis.
Core Features: All-in-One Sustainable Living Suite
Four Responsible AI Modules — One Platform
Carbon Footprint Analyzer
Convert bills/images into CO₂e estimates (GHG Protocol). Category impact, trends and nudges.
Smart Waste Sorter
Multi-item scanning with council-specific WRAP-aligned recycling rules.
Sustainable Diet Planner
Eco-friendly, general-wellness meal plans focused on plant-rich, low-carbon choices. Exportable PDF.
Eco Coder Advisor
Helps devs write energy-efficient code; aligns to Green Software Foundation & SCI Standard.
Responsible AI & Clinical Safety
Trust-by-Design Architecture
- General wellness only — not clinical/diagnostic guidance
- Gemini safety filters & guardrails to reduce hallucinations
- Bias mitigation, privacy-first handling of images and PII
- Aligned to UK AI Regulation & NHS Responsible AI principles
Technology Stack
Modern, secure & scalable
- Next.js + React, Tailwind CSS
- AI Orchestration: Genkit · Models: Google Gemini
- Hosting: Firebase
- Database: Supabase
- Responsible AI Layer: Guardrails + Safety Filters
Key Learnings from the Hackathon
What We Learned
- Copilot and Vibe Coding boosted our speed and efficiency in solving complex problems.
- Prompt-driven development made our work flexible, allowing ideas to scale across different architectures and real-world scenarios.
- Responsible AI and clear guardrails kept our solution safe, reliable, and clinically appropriate.
- Working together as a team unlocked more creativity, with each role bringing unique insights.
- We developed fresh ideas for accessibility and sustainability, helping shape our long-term vision.
Thank You
Let’s build a greener, more accessible, and responsible future — together.
Questions?