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EcoPlate: Unified Full-Stack Platform for Packed Food Redistribution with AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 187 - Number 83 |
| Year of Publication: 2026 |
| Authors: Pradeep Chinthapally, Kaluva Nithin Kumar Reddy, Kalpana Ettikyala |
10.5120/ijca2026926459
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Pradeep Chinthapally, Kaluva Nithin Kumar Reddy, Kalpana Ettikyala . EcoPlate: Unified Full-Stack Platform for Packed Food Redistribution with AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 83 ( Feb 2026), 1-5. DOI=10.5120/ijca2026926459
Abstract
A significant amount of pre-packaged food is discarded by retailers due to products approaching their expiration dates. Although these items remain safe for consumption, food businesses face regulatory constraints and reputational risks, resulting in significant food waste and substantial financial losses. EcoPlate aims to address this issue through the development of a fully integrated, customized web platform combined with an Artificial Intelligence system for dynamic pricing. The platform enables retailers to list food items nearing expiration, allowing customers to purchase them at progressively optimized discounts. An automated expiry date tracking system adjusts pricing based on remaining shelf life, inventory levels, and demand patterns. By leveraging modern web technologies and Artificial Intelligence, EcoPlate seeks to minimize retailer losses and promote sustainable consumption practices.
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