Overview:

The Eco-Friendly Product Directory is a web-based platform that allows users to search, discover, and review eco-conscious products across various categories such as personal care, home goods, clothing, electronics, and packaging. The platform promotes sustainability by encouraging the use of products that are recyclable, biodegradable, organic, cruelty-free, or made from sustainable materials.

This project is ideal for final-year Computer Science students using PHP, Java, or Node.js for the backend and HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript for the frontend.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional APIs: Amazon/Flipkart APIs for product linking, Barcode API for scanning, Google Maps for locating sellers

Project Objectives:

• Promote sustainable living by showcasing verified eco-friendly products

• Help users make informed buying decisions

• Encourage local and global eco brands

• Provide a central resource for green product research and awareness

User Roles:

• Guest/User: Can search, view products, and write reviews

• Seller/Brand: Can register, submit products for listing

• Admin: Validates products, manages users and data

Key Features:

1. Product Discovery:

• Search products by category (e.g., clothing, packaging, food storage)

• Filter by sustainability tags: biodegradable, organic, cruelty-free, recyclable, plastic-free

• Sort by rating, popularity, price, or eco-score

2. Product Profile Page:

• Image gallery, eco-friendly tags, material description

• Certifications (FSC, USDA Organic, etc.)

• Purchase link (optional external e-commerce integration)

• Sustainability impact summary (e.g., water saved, carbon reduced)

• User reviews and ratings

3. User Dashboard:

• Save favorite products

• Write reviews with photos

• Track number of eco-friendly choices made

4. Seller Dashboard:

• Brand registration and login

• Submit new products for listing

• View user engagement and feedback

• Edit or remove listings

5. Admin Panel:

• Approve/reject product submissions

• Validate eco-friendly claims with documents

• Manage users and reported reviews

• Generate analytics reports (top-rated products, most viewed, etc.)