**Our Vision**

Zero 2 Seventeen was born out of a desire to create a marketplace that not only facilitates transactions but also nurtures a sense of belonging. The app promotes a culture of conscious consumption, encouraging families to embrace second-hand items as a viable, environmentally friendly alternative to buying new.

**Features**

**Home Screen**

The home screen features a robust search function that allows users to navigate effortlessly. Parents can search by keywords, brands, or categories to quickly find the items they need.

**New Listings**

A dedicated section highlights freshly added items, ensuring users never miss great finds.

**Popular Brands**

The marketplace features popular children’s brands, helping parents identify reputable products and shop with confidence.

**Listings**

Users can browse a detailed list of available items, making it easy to find everything in one place.

**Explore**

The explore feature allows users to navigate various categories and subcategories, ensuring smooth browsing and tailored searches.

**Manage Listings**

**Add Listing Feature**

Sellers can share their outgrown items by providing descriptive titles, selecting categories, and detailing attributes like size, color, gender, brand, and condition.

**Pricing Transparency**

Sellers set prices and can include the original cost to highlight the savings of buying second-hand.

**Location Sharing**

Users can indicate the approximate location of items.

**Photo Uploading**

Each listing allows up to five images, enabling sellers to showcase items effectively.

**Messaging (Chat)**

The secure in-app messaging feature lets users communicate privately with sellers. Conversations are organized under item avatars for easy reference.

**User Profiles**

Users can manage their profiles, remove listings, or mark items as sold, making it easy to navigate active listings.

**Membership**

Membership provides access to a special community where users can explore and purchase high-quality second-hand children’s items.

**Explore Seller Profiles**

Users can view seller profiles and see all their listings, encouraging multiple purchases and building trust within the community.

**Benefits**

**Sustainability Focus**

The app champions sustainability by promoting reuse and reducing landfill waste. Each transaction lessens the environmental impact of manufacturing, packaging, and transportation.

**Community Engagement**

Users connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and exchange sustainability tips, enhancing collective environmental efforts.

**Economical Choices**

Families save money by accessing high-quality second-hand items at reduced prices, fostering conscious spending habits.

**Safety & Privacy**

Secure transactions and private messaging ensure a safe and confident user experience.

**Fostering Connections**

Beyond transactions, the app helps parents connect, share advice, and build a supportive network.

**Educational Opportunities**

The app promotes awareness of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and conscious consumption, empowering users to make eco-friendly choices.

**Conclusion**

By joining this community, we take steps toward a greener future while ensuring children have the resources they need to grow and thrive. Together, we foster a culture of conscious consumption that benefits everyone.