Juzelle Savia Rodrigues
Microplastics, The Invisible Tide
Refosho | Swap habits, Not The Planet Refosho is a microplastic awareness and behavior-change app that turns “I should” into “I did.” Built from real-world testing and workshops, Refosho tackles the gap between knowing and acting by making sustainable choices simple, social, and a little bit fun.
Why it matters Microplastics, these tiny fragments and fibers shed from synthetic clothes, packaging, tires, and everyday products, are now found almost everywhere: in rivers and oceans, coastal sands and farm soils, indoor dust and city air, and even in the foods and drinks we consume. They are almost invisible and easy to overlook; they add up fast through daily routines like washing, wearing, and disposing. Refosho translates that big, complex picture into small, doable actions that fit real life.
Feature 1 | Swap & Extend Refosho helps you replace common microplastic-heavy items with affordable, practical alternatives—and shows you how to make what you already own last longer. From clothing and toiletries to kitchenware and cleaning, you’ll get clear swap suggestions, price-savvy picks, and care tips that reduce shedding and waste. Can’t find a perfect replacement? No problem. Refosho prioritizes extending product life first, because the most sustainable item is the one you already have.
Thrift it, don’t bin it. Refosho builds in a circular mindset: try secondhand first, repair before replacing, and share what you don’t use. Discover local thrift stores and swap events, learn how to choose low-shedding fabrics when you buy pre-loved, and get guidance on caring for secondhand finds so they last even longer.
Feature 2 | AR Gamification (Scan, Score & Learn) Point your camera to scan a product and see a quick “plastic profile”: likely microplastic risks, usage tips, disposal guidance, and better-choice suggestions. Earn points, streaks, and badges as you improve and learn about plastics in a fun way you never thought possible through bite-size lessons, quizzes, and AR overlays that reveal what’s inside everyday materials. Join local challenges that turn small wins into community momentum, and watch your impact grow over time. Refosho is built around what our testing showed: cost and availability matter, visuals drive action, and clear guidance beats eco-jargon. We meet you where you are nudging progress, not perfection so you can build habits that stick.
Thrift First. Swap Smarter. Extend Longer. Scan, Learn, and Level Up, REFOSHO
