ACTION FOR FOOD
Exchange machine
The “ACTION FOR FOOD” vending machine is both environmentally and socially responsible. It allows users to collect disposable plastic bottles and exchange them for food that is close to its expiry date. In this way, it serves to ameliorate several problems at once: of discarded plastic waste, of food waste, and of hunger among homeless or otherwise marginalized people.
Action for Food is an unusual recycling station located at grocery stores. It sets out to solve two major problems of the food industry: food waste (beyond its expiry date) and packaging waste (in this case plastic bottles). The concept encourages the return of plastic bottles in exchange for food that is close to expiry.
WINNER STATEMENTWe cherish the experience and enjoy the honor. Appreciating the judges for their recognition of our works. Especially thanks to our professor Shi Qi for the long-term instruction to us and to the Industrial Design School of HBUT.
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