A Sustainable Platform for Buying and Selling Pre-owned Goods Among College Students: Campus Bazaar

Abstract: The Campus Bazaar project addresses waste generation, financial burdens, and logistical inefficiencies faced by college students in managing essential items like books, electronics, furniture, and cooking utensils. Each year, students purchase new goods, often discarding them due to transportation or storage challenges, leading to financial losses and environmental pollution from non-biodegradable waste. Campus Bazaar introduces a platform for students to buy and sell preowned items within their campus, promoting sustainability, affordability, and convenience. The platform features a user-friendly interface, college email verification, a chat system, and a rating mechanism to ensure security and trust. An environmental impact tracker highlights waste reduction and carbon savings, encouraging sustainable habits. Developed using Next.js, Supabase, and Google Cloud, the platform followed an agile methodology, with pilot testing showing reduced waste, cost savings, and high user satisfaction. Campus Bazaar fosters a circular economy while building community through resourcesharing. Future plans include multi-campus expansion, auction features, and environmental partnerships. This student-centric solution aligns with global sustainability goals and shows potential for widespread academic adoption.