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Problem(real world issue): 

The food service and restaurant industry creates an enormous quantity of food waste, a large-scale worldwide problem. Such waste, in the form of spoiled ingredients and leftover food from customer plates, is generally disposed of in landfills. When it breaks down, it emits methane, a very powerful greenhouse gas and a contributor to climate change. For businesses, this waste is not just an environmental liability but also a major economic drain, representing lost resources and increased costs for waste disposal. A solution to this problem could be to convert the  waste into compost and reuse it to grow chemical-free and healthy food sources.

Gaps in the market:

• Lack of Convenient On-Site Solutions: Existing systems often fail to provide a simple, on-site method for restaurants to manage their food scraps.

• Space and Complexity Issues: Many composting solutions are too large, complex, or difficult to operate within the confined and busy environment of a commercial kitchen.

• Poor Operational Integration: The market lacks services that are seamlessly integrated into a restaurant's daily workflow, making adoption and consistent use difficult.

• Absence of Scalable and Easy-to-Manage Services: There is a significant gap for a solution that is both effective at an industrial scale and user-friendly for individual businesses.

Solution- Scrapcycle:

• Composting as a Service: ScrapCycle installs custom-made, industrial-grade composting machines directly in restaurants, providing a complete solution to manage food waste.

• Smart Technology: A dedicated app allows staff to monitor the entire composting process in real-time, offering valuable insights into waste generation.

• Revenue Generation: For an additional fee, ScrapCycle packs and sells the finished compost to local farmers and customers, turning waste into a profitable product.

• Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: This service offers a simple way for any restaurant chain to reduce its environmental impact, enhance its sustainability practices, and contribute to a circular economy.
   

Who Benefits?

• Restraunts and eateries: Reduced waste disposal costs , revenue generation , enhanced public image.
• The environment: Lowers carbon footprint and diverts waste from landfills.
• Local farmers and consumers: Acces to high quality, nutrient rich compost.

Why this matters to me?

I've always wanted to contribute to slowing down climate change and  to invest in environmentally sustainable business ideas , and this idea helps me do exactly that.