About EcoLafaek
AI-powered waste management system connecting citizens, authorities, and technology to combat waste management challenges in Timor-Leste
Our Mission
EcoLafaek aims to address Timor-Leste's waste management challenges through innovative technology, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Dili produces over 300 tons of waste daily, with more than 100 tons going uncollected. This waste clogs drainage systems, causing flooding and environmental damage.
Our vision is a cleaner Timor-Leste where communities are empowered to report waste issues, authorities have the data they need to prioritize cleanup efforts, and environmental health improves.
Expected First-Year Impact
How It Works
Citizen Reporting
Citizens use our Flutter-based mobile app to report waste with photos and location data. The app works in low-connectivity environments and uploads reports to our system for processing.
AI-Powered Analysis
Our system processes waste images using Perplexity Sonar to classify waste types, assess severity, and evaluate environmental impact. The system also detects hotspots where multiple waste reports are clustered.
Coordination & Action
The data is used to prioritize cleanup efforts, directing resources to the most critical areas. The system maintains a database of waste issues and their status, tracking progress from report to resolution.
Public Dashboard
Our Next.js web dashboard provides visualizations of waste data, including interactive maps, analytics, and community leaderboards. This creates transparency and helps measure the impact of interventions over time.
Key Features
Interactive Mapping
Visual representation of waste incidents and hotspots across Timor-Leste with detailed filtering and spatial clustering.
AI-Powered Analysis
Perplexity Sonar integration for waste classification, severity assessment, and environmental impact evaluation from report images.
Community Engagement
Citizen participation through mobile app reporting and gamified leaderboards to encourage active involvement in waste management.
Low-Bandwidth Support
Mobile app optimized for Timor-Leste's connectivity challenges, with efficient image compression.
Our Technology Stack
We leverage cutting-edge technologies to create a robust waste monitoring system
Frequently Asked Questions
Join Us in Making a Difference
Download our app, report waste incidents, and become part of the solution for a cleaner Timor-Leste
Meet Our Team
EcoLafaek is a dedicated team of innovators working to create technological solutions for challenges in Timor-Leste.
Ajito Nelson Lucio da Costa
Founder & Lead Developer
Passionate about using technology to create positive environmental impact in Timor-Leste through innovative solutions.
EcoLafaek Team
Our diverse team brings together expertise in software development, environmental science, data analysis, and community engagement to create AI-powered solutions for Timor-Leste's environmental challenges.
Our Repositories
EcoLafaek
Main project overview with system architecture, documentation, and integration guides.
EcoLafaek Backend
Backend system with AI analysis, API services, and database integration using Perplexity AI.
EcoLafaek Mobile App
Mobile application for citizens to report waste issues, built with Flutter for cross-platform compatibility.
EcoLafaek Dashboard
Web interface for visualization and analysis of waste management data, built with Next.js.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank everyone who made EcoLafaek possible
Perplexity Hackathon
This project was created as part of the Perplexity AI Hackathon. We're grateful for the opportunity to showcase how AI can help address environmental challenges in Timor-Leste.
Community Contributors
We extend our thanks to the early testers and community members who provided valuable feedback and suggestions to improve the application. Your insights helped shape this project.