Circular Economy Marketplace

A MERN stack-powered web application that promotes sustainability through a peer-to-peer marketplace for refurbished, second-hand, or upcycled goods. Users can list, browse, and trade eco-friendly items, encouraging the reuse and recycling of products.

✨ Features

Frontend (React.js)

• Landing Page (Public, no auth required)
• Authentication Flow: Signup, Login, Forgot Password
• Responsive Design with consistent theming
• Form Validation + Loading/Error States
• Route Protection for private pages
• Bookmarks/Favorites functionality
• Advanced Filters (category, price, tags)
• Sort Options (price, date, rating)
• Dark Mode toggle
• Multi-step Forms for item listing & checkout
• Suggestions & Related Listings
• Notifications
• User Profile Page
• Chat System with seller

Backend (Node.js + Express.js + MongoDB)

• REST API with full CRUD operations
• Modular Routing
• JWT Authentication with bcrypt password hashing
• Comprehensive Middleware (auth, error handling, async wrapper)
• Backend validation using express-validator
• Image uploads via Multer
• MongoDB schemas
• Environment configuration via .env
• Optional real-time features with Socket.io

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, React Router
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT-based token system, bcrypt
• Image Handling: Multer
• Version Control: GitHub

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB Atlas account or local MongoDB installation
• Git

Local Setup

1. Fork the Repository

   Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository to create your own copy.

2. Clone Your Fork

   git clone https://github.com/Tarmanjeet/CycleBay.git
   
   cd CycleBay
   

3. Backend Setup

   cd backend
   
   npm install
   
   nodemon index.js
   

4. Frontend Setup

   Open a new terminal and navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend
   
   npm install
   
   npm run dev
   

Let's build a more sustainable future together! 🌍♻️