Tools

FLW monitoring system

The project will develop various technical innovations that will be used to measure FLW. These tools are the following:

  1. WASTELESS Open Access Blockchain
  2. Surplus Stock Measurement and Management Tool
  3. AI-Based Data Driven Approach for FW Management in Retailers and Consumers
  4. Automatic System for Food Waste Assessment at Households
  5. Computer Vision-Based Image Analysis

Decision support toolbox

As one size doesn’t fit all, the decision support toolbox enables all FSC actors to engage in FLW measuring and monitoring through personalised digital tools and methodologies adapted to their specific food commodities, supply chain stages, and geographical contexts. Developed as a fully functional, open-access platform, the toolbox translates complex FLW data into practical, user-friendly guidance and supports informed, data-driven decision-making. The solutions are described and documented in a unified, easy-to-implement format, ensuring accessibility, interoperability, and replicability across different contexts while maximising uptake and long-term usability. Discover the Toolbox HERE.

Roadmap for data collection hub

The roadmap for data collection hub replication, developed within the WASTELESS project, builds on the outcomes of the decision support toolbox and provides practical guidance for reducing Food Loss and Waste (FLW). It incorporates guidelines, methodologies, and best practices that support stakeholders in implementing effective FLW monitoring and reduction strategies. Designed for scalability and replication, the roadmap promotes long-term capacity building and enables adoption across different regions and supply chains. By following FAIR data principles and open-access policies, it also contributes to future research, policy development, and the creation of a more sustainable and resilient food system. Discover the Roadmap HERE.

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