Waste Free Ware

The Problem: Food waste all over the world gets worse and worse as the years go by. This leads to climate change becoming worse as well.

The Solution: A series of 3 containers paired with sensors that remind you to eat your food on time.

The Containers: A microwave/dishwasher safe glass box and bottle as well as a silicone food bag help you store your food.

The Sensors: Using IoT technology, the sensors connect to an app on your phone to tell you when your food is expiring. They measure temperature of the food as well.

Annika

“I throw away produce frequently because I forget about it.”

Jordan

“I try not to waste but I have a hard time figuring out how to use everything I have.”

Harry

“I feel bad when I have to throw away my food but because I don’t know how long it takes to go bad I don’t always use it in time."

Process

I started by manipulating paper to practice form exploration. I spent a week sketching and creating paper models to finalize the form. This project was done over the course of 3 weeks.