Elizabethtown College has implemented the KITRO waste-reducing system in its primary residential dining location, The Marketplace. KITRO, developed by a Swiss company, utilizes artificial intelligence to identify and measure discarded food items. The system comprises a scale and a camera that captures images of food waste, providing real-time data insights. This data enables the college’s Dining Services team to make informed decisions about future menu choices, thereby enhancing sustainability efforts. The introduction of KITRO aligns with Elizabethtown College’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
The KITRO system has been strategically positioned to collect food waste data, helping to identify patterns and instances where intervention can be most impactful. Early data collection has revealed correlations between higher food waste and specific times and days when the dining facility is busier. This information is being used to develop strategies to reduce food waste, such as adjusting portion sizes and menu offerings. As the first higher-education institution in the United States to implement KITRO, Elizabethtown College is at the forefront of leveraging technology to achieve its sustainability goals1
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