PureUp is an innovative web application designed to promote environmental awareness by suggesting a unique "Plant of the Day" to users. The application aims to encourage sustainable practices and inspire individuals to connect with nature. This project was developed during HackFrost Hackathon 2024.
🌿 Plant of the Day: Highlights a different plant each day with its image and description.
🌎 City-Specific Air Quality Data: Fetches real-time AQI (Air Quality Index) data for any city using the AQI API.
🌱 Plant Database: A MongoDB-powered database for storing plant details, including their names, images, and descriptions.
⚡ API Endpoints: Exposes RESTful APIs for fetching plant suggestions and AQI data.
🚀 Scalable Backend: Built using Node.js, Express.js, and integrated with Vercel for seamless serverless deployment.
Backend: Node.js, Express.js
Database: MongoDB
APIs: AQI API for air quality data
Deployment: Vercel
Others: Axios for HTTP requests, dotenv for environment configuration
Users can fetch the "Plant of the Day," which changes daily based on a rotational logic.
The app retrieves real-time AQI data for any city, helping users understand their environment.
Data is managed using MongoDB, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of plant information.
PureUp was created to raise environmental consciousness and provide users with actionable steps, like planting trees, to improve their surroundings. Built With Love at HackFrost Hackathon 2024
This project was ideated and built within a limited time frame during the HackFrost Hackathon 2024, showcasing teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to environmental betterme