Assessment of RecyclePH using Six Thinking Hats and Swot Analysis

This study introduces and assesses RecyclePH, a mobile application designed to tackle the solid waste crisis in the Philippines. The app facilitates direct connections between individual households and recycling facilities, assigning specific collectors to users. Users earn income by recycling their materials through the app, contributing to a more sustainable waste management system. Employing the Six Thinking Hats concept and SWOT/TOWS analysis, the research rigorously assesses the app's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths include a robust reward system and image recognition, with identified weaknesses in UI design and response time. Utilizing Google Forms surveys, 50 respondents contribute insights, revealing positive user reception and emphasizing the need for UI design and response time improvements. The study serves as a strategic roadmap, advocating collaboration with local authorities, user engagement, and expanding the range of recyclable materials. Opportunities for optimization are identified, focusing on community engagement and education, while threats involve potential competition and user unfamiliarity with technology. The TOWS analysis suggests strategies to enhance RecyclePH's impact, emphasizing collaboration with local authorities. RecyclePH stands as a promising solution for sustainable waste management, with the potential to revolutionize waste disposal practices, foster environmental consciousness, and contribute to a cleaner, more environmentally conscious future in the Philippines.