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🌿 Carbon Equity Tracker

Welcome to Carbon Equity Tracker, an innovative Java-based desktop application designed to track and manage carbon emissions in real-time! 🌍✨ Whether you're an individual user or part of an industry, this tool empowers you to measure, monitor, and take actionable steps toward a sustainable future. 🌱

🎯 Key Features

🔐 Secure Login System

  • Authenticate seamlessly with user-specific login credentials stored in a robust MySQL database.
  • Choose between User Mode for individuals or Industry Mode for businesses based on your credentials.

🧑‍💻 User Modes

  • 🌟 User Mode:
    Track your daily activities like commute distance or waste generated. Enter details using intuitive sliders and dropdowns, and calculate your carbon footprint instantly.
  • 🏭 Industry Mode:
    Input industrial data and calculate emissions. Generate detailed summaries to understand your impact better.

⚙️ Smart Emissions Calculations

  • 🧮 Leverage precise algorithms to calculate emissions based on standardized emission factors.
  • 🚨 Get real-time alerts if your emissions exceed the average benchmarks, helping you stay informed.

🎨 User-Friendly Interface

  • Developed with Java Swing, offering a clean and responsive design.
  • Enjoy intuitive components like:
    • 🕹️ Sliders for easy data input
    • 📋 Dropdown menus for quick selections
    • 🖊️ Text fields for custom entries

📊 Database-Driven Insights

  • Connects with a MySQL database to store and retrieve data effectively.
  • Organized tables ensure fast performance and data integrity for login credentials, user data, and industry-specific emissions.

🌐 Eco-Friendly Awareness

  • Displays personalized emission summaries to help you understand your impact.
  • Promotes eco-conscious decisions through actionable insights.

🚀 How It Works

  1. Setup: Install Java (JDK) and MySQL. Configure the environment.
  2. Login: Use your credentials to access User Mode or Industry Mode.
  3. Input Data: Enter daily/industrial data via sliders, dropdowns, and text fields.
  4. Calculate Emissions: Click the button to get instant results.
  5. Save Results: All data is securely saved to the database for future reference.
  6. View Summary: Access detailed emission reports, including warnings if thresholds are exceeded.

🔧 Tech Stack

  • Language: Java (Swing for GUI) ☕
  • Database: MySQL 🗄️
  • Libraries: Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) 🔗

🌟 Why Use Carbon Equity Tracker?

🌎 Empower your journey toward sustainability! With real-time calculations, insightful data visualization, and eco-friendly tips, Carbon Equity Tracker makes it simple to measure your impact and act responsibly.

Let’s reduce our carbon footprint, one step at a time! 💚

📩 Contributions Welcome!
Got ideas or improvements? Open a pull request or raise an issue on GitHub. Together, we can make a difference! 🤝