Paper Key : IRJ************339
Author: Parul Gajanan Nemade,Jay Rajesh Chandak,Yashshree Kishor Dhole
Date Published: 01 Apr 2024
Abstract
India generates 67 million tons of food waste annually, costing over $14 billion. High-end restaurants often over-prepare food, leading to excess waste. Proposed solutions include repurposing leftovers, donations to charities, and stricter regulations. Research in Mumbai's restaurant industry found inefficiencies and opportunities for waste reduction strategies to emphasize the sector's economic importance and the need for comprehensive food waste studies. A real-time web application is proposed for managing leftover food by connecting restaurants with NGOs. This aims to reduce waste, alleviate hunger, streamline donations, engage charities, and ensure food safety.Keywords: Food waste, food management, real-time application, restaurants, NGOs