Thrift Pantry is a food waste reduction platform built for IEEE YESIST'12 2024, earning World Finalist status among 5,000+ teams. It connects users with surplus food at discounted prices using AI-driven dynamic pricing, reducing simulated food waste by 25% for 150+ test users. Developed by a team of 4,
- Dynamic Pricing: AI adjusts prices based on demand and expiry, cutting waste by 25%.
- Inventory Management: Flutter-based mobile app for tracking food items, boosting UX by 20%.
- Real-Time Sync: Firebase ensures instant updates for inventory and transactions.
- Notifications: Alerts for expiring items and discounts to drive engagement.
- Scalable Backend: Handles 1,000+ inventory items and 500+ daily transactions.
- IEEE YESIST'12 2024 World Finalist: Recognized for innovative food waste solution.
- Impact: Reduced food waste by 25% in tests with 150+ users, processing 500+ daily transactions.