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  • Problem: People run out of basics (soap, shampoo, detergent, cooking oil, etc.) and rush to buy new plastic bottles every time → waste of money, plastic, and effort.

  • Solution: A network of smart refill stations placed in apartments, campuses, and local stores.

    • Customers bring their own reusable containers.

    • Scan QR code → choose product & quantity.

    • Pay digitally, refill instantly.

  • Tech Angle: IoT-enabled dispenser tracks usage, prevents spillage, and sends alerts when stock runs low.


Market Gaps:

  • Current refill options are rare, limited to niche eco-stores.

  • No tech-driven, convenient system for students, hostels, and busy professionals.

  • Most sustainability solutions focus only on recycling, not on reducing single-use plastics at source.


Who Benefits:

  • Students & working professionals: Save time + money on small, frequent purchases.

  • Retailers: Cut packaging costs and attract eco-conscious customers.

  • Community & Environment: Huge reduction in plastic waste.


Why It Matters to Me:

  • I’ve seen my hostel dump dozens of shampoo/detergent bottles every week.

  • Small changes at campus/community level can scale massively if made convenient.

  • It connects with my interest in tech + sustainability → solving a real problem I live with daily.


 

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  • Love this—smart refill stations directly tackle plastic waste at the source while making life more convenient for students and professionals. A simple but scalable way to merge tech with sustainability.
  • This is a smart, practical approach to cut single-use plastics at the source while saving time and money for busy communities. The QR + digital payment flow makes refills frictionless, and the IoT monitoring closes the loop for reliability and scale. Starting in hostels and apartments is a strong wedge—high frequency, clear ROI, and visible impact. With retailer partnerships and standardized containers, this could scale into a mainstream, zero-waste habit
  • Brilliant concept! Tackling plastic waste at the source instead of just recycling is exactly the shift we need. Smart refill stations with IoT-enabled tracking can make sustainability both convenient and affordable for students, professionals, and communities. Love how this blends tech + impact to reduce single-use plastics in everyday essentials.
  • Good initiative, but maintenance might be very tough and costly.
  • This is a fantastic and practical idea! Smart refill stations could really encourage reducing plastic waste by making it easy and convenient for everyday use. Adding an option for a rewards program might motivate even more people to adopt sustainable habits. Excited to see this grow on campuses and communities!
  • I love the IoT angle! Another improvement could be integrating community challenges or campus leaderboards to encourage more sustainable behavior and social engagement.
  • Great concept! Smart refill stations could really reduce single-use plastics while making daily essentials more convenient. The key challenge will be adoption-how to ensure students and professionals actually bring reusable containers and make this a habit.
  • This is a really thoughtful idea—love how you’ve taken a common, everyday problem and framed a practical solution around it. The IoT-powered refill system feels innovative and clearly solves the gaps that existing eco-stores don’t address. I especially like that you’ve shown benefits not just for individuals but also for retailers and the wider community. It would be interesting to see how you plan to scale this beyond campuses, maybe through local retailer partnerships or FMCG collaborations
  • This is a fantastic initiative! The concept of smart refill stations is a game-changer in reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. It’s great to see technology being leveraged to address real-world issues like single-use plastics. The convenience it offers to students, professionals, and retailers is a huge plus. I can definitely see this making a significant impact on both the community and the environment. Looking forward to seeing how this develops! 🌍💡
  • This is a fantastic idea! RefillGo hits the sweet spot between convenience, sustainability, and technology. The focus on reducing single-use plastics at the source instead of just recycling is very forward-thinking. I especially like the IoT-enabled dispenser feature—it makes the solution modern and scalable. The problem statement is relatable, and the hostel example really grounds it in reality. This concept has genuine potential to make everyday sustainability effortless for students and professionals alike.
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