Smart dustbin for food recognition for waste

Authors: Abhale B A, Bagale Gaurav D, Satalkar Avinash V, Deore Prathamesh K, Ghotekar Krushna U, Sanap Yogiraj D

Country: India

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Abstract: In large events like weddings, itˆ as common to see guests leaving uneaten food on their plates. This leads to a lot of food waste, which is an ongoing concern for event organizers and environmental advocates. To tackle this issue, we are proposing a ”smart dustbin system” that helps reduce food waste by detecting significant food leftovers on plates before they are thrown away. Here as how it works The smart dustbin is equipped with a real-time camera and uses image processing technology to monitor the contents of plates as they approach the bin. When someone tries to dispose of their plate, the system scans it and evaluates whether there is a substantial amount of food left on it. If there is, the dustbin will temporarily stay closed, prompting the person to reconsider discarding that much food. This way, guests are encouraged to be more mindful about what they throw away, and event staff can also track the amount of leftover food more easily. By preventing food from being discarded irresponsibly, this smart dustbin helps reduce waste and promote more sustainable practices at large events.

Keywords: Smart Dustbin System, Food Waste Reduction, Event Sustainability, Image Processing Technology, Real-time Food Detection, Sustainable Event Planning, Leftover Food Detection, Eco-Friendly Events, Waste Management Solutions, Responsible Food Disposal, Sensor-based Waste Control, Environmental Awareness, Event Waste Tracking.

Paper Id: 232572

Published On: 2025-06-08

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 3, May-June 2025

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