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 - Graduate student
“I throw away produce frequently because I forget about it.”
Jordan - Stay at home mom
“I try not to waste but I have a hard time figuring out how to use everything I have.”
Harry - Social worker
“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.