An eco-focused e-commerce platform designed to help users discover sustainable products and encourage environmentally conscious shopping habits. The marketplace provides a curated selection of eco-friendly items and educational content around sustainable living. Building this project gave me valuable experience in end-to-end e-commerce development, secure transactions, and user-centric product design.
🌿 Features
- Eco-friendly Product Catalog — Curated selection of sustainable items.
- User Dashboard — Personalized dashboards for buyers and sellers.
- Product Reviews & Ratings — Community-driven product feedback.
- Sustainability Insights — Tips and articles on sustainable living.
- Secure Checkout — Safe payments with trusted gateways.
🛠 Tech Stack
Frontend
- React for dynamic, component-based UI
- Responsive design with modern CSS
- Routing with React Router
Backend
- Node.js + Express REST API
- JWT authentication with password encryption
- APIs for listings, profiles, checkout, and order management
Database
- MongoDB Atlas for cloud NoSQL
- Indexed queries for fast searching
- Aggregation pipelines for analytics
Payments
- Integration with Stripe or PayPal APIs for secure transactions
Deployment
- Frontend deployed on Vercel
- Backend hosted on AWS, Render, or Heroku
- Docker support for containerized services
🔧 Implementation Details
Frontend Architecture
- Modular React components
- Smooth navigation with React Router
- Rich UI using animation libraries
Backend Workflows
- REST APIs for user data, listings, carts, and orders
- Secure password hashing with bcrypt
- Session validation with JWT
Database Design
- Optimized product indexing
- Efficient search & filter mechanisms
- Pipelines for sales analytics
🧭 How It Works
- User Onboarding — Register or log in to join the marketplace
- Browse Products — Explore items, filter by category, read reviews
- Buy or Sell — Buyers place orders, sellers manage listings
- Learn & Grow — Access articles and tips about sustainable living
⚠️ Challenges Faced
- Maintaining secure payments while protecting user data
- Designing a seamless dual experience for buyers and sellers
- Ensuring scalability for growing product catalogs
🔮 Future Enhancements
- Premium features via subscription model
- AI-powered personalized product recommendations
- A community forum for discussions and advice on sustainability