AI-based system for food waste reduction and composting
Country in which the innovation is available:
Spain
Name of the innovation:
AI-based system for food waste reduction and composting
Innovator:
Effiwaste
CRT Category:
Food
What is this innovation about?
Effiwaste provides an innovative, comprehensive solution to control and reduce food waste. It includes AI-based software tools that measure and analyses food waste, enabling precise adjustments in kitchen and purchasing operations. Additionally, it includes an option for on-site composting machines that transform unavoidable organic waste into eco-friendly fertilizer, promoting a circular economy.
What’s in it for a tourism SME?
Effiwaste innovation is particularly interesting for tourism SMEs managing event venues, or offering buffets or all-inclusive food experiences. For these types of SMEs, this solution can reduce food waste by 15% to 40%, resulting in significant savings on purchasing and disposal costs. Additionally, it provides insights into waste patterns that aid compliance with food regulations, helping to avoid potential fines.
Consider that:
It’s important to consider that implementing this innovation requires an initial audit by Effiwaste, followed by an investment necessary for the installation and configuration of the AI-based software and composting machines. Effiwaste also provides training for staff to ensure effective adoption of the necessary procedures. These initial investments are compensated by long-term cost savings, particularly in the case of high-volume buffets.
Keywords:
AI-based Software; Kitchen Operations; Composting; Circular Economy; Cost Savings
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