CLEANSE: A Web-based Waste Management with a Rewards System

Waste management challenges persist in the Philippines, exacerbated by a yearly generation of 14.66 million tons of waste and a 1% annual increase. The rising population foreshadows a potential 1 billion tons of waste in Asia alone by 2030. This research introduces CLEANSE, a user-friendly web-based platform integrated with a rewards system to incentivize responsible waste disposal. The study evaluates the system's performance, usability, and user experience, aiming to contribute positively to the environment and public behavior. The web application, developed with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, aims to streamline waste management processes, offering automated reporting and a rewards system based on user contributions. Extensive testing reveals outstanding results, including the System Usability Scale (SUS) and Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ). The web application scored an average of 80.83 on SUS, interpreted as excellent usability, and received high PSSUQ scores for System Usefulness (1.74), Information Quality (1.74), Interface Quality (1.53), and an Overall Score of 1.67. Performance and speed testing, conducted through Hostinger, earned a remarkable 94%, demonstrating the application's efficiency. Future implementations may involve collaboration with local authorities, expansion of accepted waste types, and exploration of additional functionalities and non-cash incentives for enhanced user engagement in waste management activities.