Android Based Application Fawless (Food Assist Wasteless) As Innovative Solution On Reducing Food Waste

Abstract

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) stated that one-third of global food production became food waste. Therefore, food waste issues become a worldwide concern that needs concrete and innovative solution combined with the latest technology. These facts are the reasons why FAWless (Food Assist Wasteless) is made. This android based application is made to reduce food waste that is produced by society by helping them by distributing their extra food or almost expired food so that it is not wasted. Besides, FAWless is also made to put food waste into use. This research uses the descriptive method. The samples are grouped into four categories which are student, student dormitory, household, and small and medium enterprise. The result shows that samples can install and use FAWless applications to distribute their extra food.