SaveEats – Open Source Food Waste Tracker

SaveEats – Open Source Food Waste Tracker is a web-based application that helps users track food expiry dates, receive alerts, and donate excess food to NGOs, reducing food waste effectively.

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Team Members
Sharath N
Sharath N
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 Naveen M Achari
Naveen M Achari
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 Jeevan J H
Jeevan J H
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 Vinaykumars
Vinaykumars
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Description

Food waste is a major global issue, with large amounts of food being discarded due to poor tracking and lack of awareness. SaveEats is an open-source food waste tracking application designed to help individuals and organizations manage their food inventory efficiently.

Features:

  • Add & Track Food Items – Users can log food items along with expiry dates.

  • Expiry Alerts – Receive timely reminders before food expires.

  • Community Sharing – Donate surplus food to NGOs or individuals in need.

  • Food Waste Statistics – View monthly food waste data with analytics.


Tech Stack:

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

  • Backend: Python (Flask)

  • Database: SQLite

Why SaveEats?

  • 100% FOSS-compliant with an open-source license.

  • No external APIs used as a core feature.

  • Solves a real-world problem of food waste reduction.

  • Achievable within 36 hours with a functional prototype.

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