Chew Xin Yi, Mancie Lim, Ng Rui Xin, Elen, Tan Wei Liang, Tan Yoke Boon
Academic Advisor: Prof. Adekunle Adeyeye
Industry Advisor: Sodexo
Food waste is a growing concern in Singapore. In fact, food from households amounting to 200 million dollars is wasted annually. In addition, based on a survey by NEA, one of the top two reasons for household food waste is due to forgotten refrigerated food. Hence, we propose a phone app which comprises of five different features, which aim to specifically reduce refrigerator food waste in households. After conducting pilot tests using a prototype app, we gathered data on the perceived effectiveness and likelihood of usage of each individual feature through our survey. Furthermore, we conducted an interview with a senior representative from Cold Storage to gain insights about the food industry and to validate the feasibility of our app. With the favourable responses and feedback gathered, we have created a working and marketable Android app.
Keywords: Food, Responsible Consumption, Mobile application, Food Waste, Mobile Applications, Refrigerator