AI-enhanced garbage bins introduced by Leanpath, Winnow Solutions, and Orbisk aim to reduce food waste in the food service industry.

AI-enhanced garbage bins are being introduced by companies like Leanpath, Winnow Solutions, and Orbisk to help the food service industry reduce waste. The smart trash cans use cameras, scales, and touchscreens to gather data about discarded food, aiming to stop billions of dollars worth of food from being thrown away and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, 1.05 billion tons of food were wasted globally, with nearly a third coming from the food service industry.

July 01, 2024
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