Abhishek Jain (SOC), Cheng Yu Feng (SOC), Khin Hnin Su (FASS), Lee Yat Bun (SOC)
Academic Advisor: Ms. Sadaf Ansari
Household food waste is a prevalent issue in Singapore, mainly generated from leftovers and expired food items (Liu, 2020). Similarly, food waste in RVRC stems from excess meal enhancements (perishable) and packaged food items (non-perishable) being discarded unconsumed (n = 73). Our project aims to reduce these categories of food waste. We installed a central collection point at two pantries, supported by a Telegram Bot and channel, for residents to share food in a timely manner instead of disposing it. Our pilot test conducted for 4 weeks successfully redirected over 90% of food items left at our station (n = 54). Residents identified convenience and anonymity of our digital platform as key factors that alleviated their initial hesitation towards food sharing. Given the high adoption rates and effectiveness of our solution, we aim to convince the college to adopt it long-term.