Date of Publication :15th June 2024

Abstract:Resource efficiency and environmental mitigation can be achieved by creative reuse of leftover materials, which is a crucial technique in the quest of sustainable consumption practices. This study examines how online platforms might support innovative reuse of leftover materials, concentrating on the "Scraptastic: Give Junk a Second Chance!" project. To encourage sustainable buying habits, Scraptastic wants to offer a digital marketplace where people may display and promote goods manufactured from recycled or upcycled materials. Using cutting-edge technologies like blockchain, augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, Scraptastic enables people to turn waste materials into creative and original products that promote community involvement and local artists. This paper explains the transformative potential of virtual platforms such as Scraptastic in furthering the circular economy agenda and fostering environmental stewardship through a comparative analysis and case study approach. It also points out important obstacles and chances in the creation and application of virtual platforms for creative reuse, opening doors for additional study and advancement in this emerging sector.

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