Food Waste Management using IoT & Android Interface

This research study proposes a solution to solve the pressing issue of food waste and hunger, which are two global problems that have grown significantly in recent years. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted every year, accounting for one-third of all food produced for human consumption. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 20% of the global population is struggling with severe food scarcity. To address this issue, this research study proposes the development of a mobile application that allows people, restaurants, and cafes to provide leftover food to those in need, bridging the gap between food waste and hunger. This paper plans to integrate NGOs into the app to facilitate the delivery of food to the needy. Additionally, this paper proposes adding a novel feature to the proposed project, a "food quality tester" using Arduino and sensors. This feature will ensure that the food delivered is healthy and hygienic by allowing the delivery agent to test the quality of the food picked up from restaurants, cafes, and households. The proposed solution has the potential to reduce food waste and alleviate hunger, thereby contributing to sustainable development goals. The development of this mobile application can be seen as an innovative approach towards addressing the global issue of food waste and hunger, and hope to receive support and collaboration from various stakeholders.