Food waste in our cities and across the country has become a daily reality—even as many people go to bed hungry. Delizia addresses the enormous quantities of perishable food wasted by restaurants and large retail chains. Our technological platform facilitates the reuse and redistribution of food nearing expiration, helping to feed those in need while reducing economic, environmental, and social losses.
National Administrative Department of Statistics
Bogotá Food Bank
Special Administrative Unit for Public Services
Food and Agriculture Organization
- Compare profit gains versus potential losses.
- Quantitative assessment of food wasted vs. food saved.
- Customer satisfaction and quality metrics.
- Reports on food donations and dishes sold.
Delizia
- Bogotá Food Bank: Supports reducing food waste and ensuring surplus food reaches those in need.
- Local Humanitarian Aid Organizations: Ensure food gets distributed to the most vulnerable groups.
- UAESP: Promotes initiatives that address environmental and social issues through improved waste management.
- DANE: Supports projects that generate actionable data for policy-making.
- Food Companies, Supermarkets, & Restaurants: Likely sponsors as part of their corporate social responsibility.
- Foundations Focused on Food Security: Interested in supporting initiatives that address food insecurity and promote community health.
Perishable products in food establishments often go unsold, resulting in significant food waste. This not only causes economic loss but also harms the environment by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates social issues such as hunger.
- Excess Food Utilization:
Reuse surplus food through an app, allowing companies to sell products at reduced prices using a unique "Random Menus" model. - Marketing for Companies:
Offer advertising opportunities for surplus menus. - Food Waste Reduction:
Reduce waste, leading to significant environmental and economic savings. - Aid Distribution:
Improve the distribution of food to those most in need. - Strategic Partnerships:
Forge alliances with various organizations to maximize social impact.
- Food Reuse:
Transform surplus perishable food into a valuable resource. - Economic Savings:
Offer meals at reduced prices, benefiting both companies and consumers. - Job Creation:
Generate employment in food collection, distribution, and system administration. - Enhanced Provider Publicity:
Boost the reputation and visibility of participating companies.
- Minimize Food Waste:
Reduce the volume of discarded food. - Establish Partnerships:
Collaborate with companies, restaurants, and stores for efficient management. - Improve Distribution:
Streamline surplus redistribution. - Reduce Financial Losses:
Help companies minimize losses from unsold perishables. - Donate Food:
Ensure surplus food reaches vulnerable populations.
- Improved corporate reputation.
- Cost reduction through fiscal incentives.
- Long-term innovation in food distribution.
- Enhanced corporate social responsibility.
The project focuses solely on managing and redistributing food surplus information provided by companies. It does not involve physical logistics, processing, or direct food distribution.
External Factors:
- Active participation of food businesses.
- Community awareness and support.
- Partnerships with local charities.
- Availability of sufficient resources.
Internal Factors:
- The team comprises fourth-semester Systems Engineering students.
- High academic load (18 credits).
- Limited time and resources for a full-scale business solution.
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SQL Developer (Oracle):
For crafting and executing advanced SQL queries. -
MOCKAROO:
For realistic data generation during testing. -
Python Automation:
Automates data updates in certain tables, utilizing code snippets like:from sys import stdin
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Additional Resources:
Guidebooks and auto-study materials that complement the lectures.
For any inquiries about project requirements or further information, please reach out at:
Email: [email protected]
"Innovative food redistribution solutions not only reduce waste but also create significant social, environmental, and economic benefits."
Let's work together for a sustainable and responsible future.
Happy coding and best of luck with the project!