While individuals can make every effort to reduce their food waste, we can’t ignore the tonnes of excess food discarded by restaurants. To help chefs run more sustainable kitchens, Ignacio Ramirez and the team at Winnow have developed an innovative AI system which, when attached to food waste bins, can monitor the scale and content of waste. “We believe our technology helps create a culture of transparency,” Ramirez says. “It’s not about blaming who is throwing away food, it’s about understanding why it’s happening and how we can drive change.” Head to winnowsolutions.com to learn more. Footage by Winnow was used in the creation of this film.
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George Thengummoottil
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