Bridging Technology and Sustainability with a Mobile Application for Food Donation and Composting

One-third of the food produced each year is wasted, necessitating measures to maintain sustainability and ensure food security. This research paper proposed an innovative method to control food wastage through an integrated Waste Food Management System combined with Donation Apps and traditional composting. The model provided a fast and easy way to donate good quality food to the needy by sorting food items into veg and non-veg categories and sending the details to NGO riders. Donors could track their details from the admin panel, and the food items were redistributed to registered recipients. The system was implemented using advanced technologies such as Google Firebase Console for user registration and verification, Google Maps for food donation pickup route planning, and email and mobile number verification to prevent duplicate registrations. To prevent food from decomposing, traditional composting methods were practiced with the necessary hardware. This mission aimed to decrease food wastage and support NGOs in achieving sustainable development goals. Preliminary results highlighted significant user satisfaction, with a standard deviation of 24.25, and FoodSharePro leading at 24.29%, showcasing the platform's effectiveness. This holistic approach not only addressed food waste but also promoted sustainability, collaboration, and responsible waste management.