Enhancing Food Sustainability Through Technological Innovation: A Paradigmatic Approach to Minimizing Household Food Wastage via an AI- Enabled Application

Like in most other nations, food waste is becoming a major global danger to sustainability initiatives, with the potential to exacerbate environmental degradation and food insecurity. Therefore, the task is to improve systems of food donation by fostering innovation in the handling of excess food. This is an overview of an innovative smartphone application that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to decrease food waste in UAE households. By tracking the expiration date and scanning the barcode before giving their extra food to the closest food bank, it enables the user to manage their food more effectively. By utilizing cross-platform development, AI algorithms are integrated for image and barcode recognition, providing the most user-friendly interface for adopting sustainable food consumption best practices. Furthermore, the project will raise community awareness by launching advice on how to cut down on food waste and a rewards program that will boost the value of food bank donations. In order to pinpoint a critical contribution to the sustainability goals that this nation has established, the paper's main text includes technical specifications, development processes, and a potential socio-environmental impact that an application could bring to society. All of these programs aim to convey the message that this nation inspires, which is a change to more thoughtful food consumption and waste management. They also help to emphasize the UAE's commitment to sustainability and its goal for a greener future.