What is EcoScan?
🌱 EcoScan – See the carbon footprint of your receipts Paste any grocery receipt. Get instant CO₂ impact + greener swaps (like Oatly, Beyond Meat) with affiliate links. Built for climate-conscious shoppers who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
Problem
Users manually track grocery carbon footprints, leading to time-consuming calculations and lack of real-time eco-friendly alternatives.
Solution
A web tool where users upload grocery receipts to instantly view CO₂ impact and receive affiliate-linked greener product swaps (e.g., Oatly, Beyond Meat).
Customers
Climate-conscious shoppers, primarily millennials/Gen Z, who prioritize sustainability and seek actionable ways to reduce their environmental impact.
Unique Features
AI-driven receipt scanning for carbon analysis, integration of affiliate marketing for eco-friendly product recommendations, and instant swap suggestions.
User Comments
Simplifies carbon tracking
Useful affiliate links for sustainable swaps
Requires receipt format compatibility
Appeals to eco-conscious lifestyle
Needs broader retailer support
Traction
Launched recently on ProductHunt, exact metrics undisclosed. Founder’s X (Twitter) followers: ~500. Partnered with 10+ eco-brands (e.g., Oatly).
Market Size
Global carbon footprint management market projected to reach $13.2 billion by 2028 (Allied Market Research).
