SENSORS + STUFF
CONCEPT
The issue is clear: food waste in America is getting out of hand. With no real way to tell if your food is bad, how much food do you think you throw away without knowing? Maybe a few leftovers every month. It can't be that much, right? According to the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, it's actually around 31.9% of your total food. We know there has to be a solution. What if your containers could tell you that your mother's lasagna was still in edible condition?
PATENT
After a few weeks of research, we found NASA's patent for the Sans EC sensor, a wireless, touchless, water-and-damage-proof sensor capable of detecting physical tampering, biological decay, and chemical changes in its container. Through NASA Startup, we've started the application process for permission to use this patented sensor and begin prototyping and developing the food storage of the future.
DESIGN
SENSE Smart Kitchenware, in the first phase of product design, is going to be a series of air-and-water-tight plastic food storage containers in a variety of sizes. They'll be available in consumer sizes (like for sandwiches and lasagna), as well as in commercial sizes (for storing raw ingredients). The sensor will be incorporated into the lid, and best of all, the entirety of the container will be dishwasher safe.
PRODUCT
So far, we estimate the product will be available for purchase within the next two years. The more contributors we're able to find, the closer that date will get, and the closer we'll all be to alleviating some of the food waste in America. Visit the link below to contribute to our kickstarter and help up get this product off the ground so that we can all start reducing waste and saving money.
