Echo Pantry: Gamified RFID Tracking to Eliminate Household Food Waste
CWSF · 2026 Digital Technology Bronze Medal
Overview
Every year, families accidentally throw away tons of good food just because they forget what’s hiding in the back of their cupboards. To solve this, we created Echo Pantry, a smart system that uses scannable stickers and a phone app to track your groceries automatically. We designed a digital pet that lives in the app; it stays happy when you eat your food on time or donate it, but gets sad if things expire! Our tests show that turning food management into a game makes it fun for families to stay organized and stop wasting money. This project is important because reducing food waste is one of the best ways to stop harmful greenhouse gases and protect our environment.
Awards (2)
- Bronze Medal
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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