EcoOS Core
FOOD WASTE RESCUE RADAR|USAII GLOBAL AI HACKATHON 2026

EcoOS Core — School Food Waste AI

Your school cafeteria wastes 40kg of food every Tuesday.

Before a single plate is served, EcoOS predicts exactly how much food will go uneaten — down to the menu item, day of week, and weather. AI identifies patterns, recommends interventions, and keeps a human in the loop. No API keys needed. No setup. Just your menu and attendance. Built for Direction A: Food Waste Rescue Radar [HK EPD 2024]

PREDICTION TERMINAL

$ predict --day Wednesday --menu "Grilled Chicken" --attendance 350

>> Predicted waste: 42.3 kg

>> Confidence: 94.2%

>> Risk level: MODERATE

>> Interventions: 3 actionable recommendations

$

446K

tonnes CO₂e/year

from Hong Kong food waste

HK EPD 2024

3,600

tonnes/day

food waste sent to landfills

HK EPD 2024

30%

of municipal waste

is food waste in HK

HK EPD 2024

7x

ROI

every $1 HKD invested saves $7 HKD

Industry avg 2024

Platform Capabilities

Everything you need to eliminate food waste

From AI prediction to actionable interventions, EcoOS gives institutional kitchens the tools to reduce waste, save money, and track environmental impact.

AI Waste Prediction

Forecast food waste before it happens with 94.8% accuracy using ensemble ML models.

[arxiv.org/abs/2305.16284]

Intelligent Triage

Analyze raw situation reports into structured environmental action plans.

[doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107204]

Intervention Engine

Get ranked, actionable interventions with cost savings per recommendation.

[doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2022.08.011]

Human-in-the-Loop

Every prediction includes risk warnings and requires human approval.

Impact Analytics

Track waste streams, carbon footprint, and landfill diversion metrics.

[ipcc.ch/report/2019-refinement]

Multi-Model Portfolio

Choose from 5 models — RF, XGBoost, Neural Net, LLM, or Linear Regression.

Environmental Metrics

Visualize impact in garbage trucks, trees needed, and homes powered.

Cost Savings Analysis

See projected annual savings per intervention in real dollars.

[doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.09.005]

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does AI waste prediction work?
EcoOS uses ensemble machine learning models (Random Forest, XGBoost, Neural Network, and LLM) to forecast food waste before meals are served. The system analyzes historical waste data, menu items, attendance figures, and day-of-week patterns to predict waste quantities with up to 94.8% accuracy. [1]Source: arxiv.org/abs/2305.16284
What data does EcoOS analyze?
EcoOS analyzes historical waste records, menu compositions, attendance counts, day-of-week patterns, seasonal trends, and intervention outcomes to generate accurate waste predictions and actionable recommendations. [2]Source: doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107204
How accurate are the predictions?
Our ensemble ML models achieve 94.8% prediction accuracy across institutional food service operations. The multi-model portfolio lets you choose from five models to best match your operational profile. [1]Source: arxiv.org/abs/2305.16284
Is EcoOS available for Hong Kong operations?
Yes. EcoOS is optimized for Hong Kong institutional food service, using local waste statistics and Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department data. The platform addresses Hong Kong's 3,600 tonnes of daily food waste sent to landfills. [3]Source: www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/data/waste_data.html
What models are used for waste prediction?
EcoOS offers a five-model portfolio: Random Forest (RF), XGBoost, Neural Network (NN), Linear Regression (LR), and LLM-based prediction. Each model can be selected based on your specific accuracy and interpretability needs. [4]Source: doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.09.005

Methodology

How AI predicts food waste

Data Collection

Aggregates 24+ months of historical waste records across menu items, attendance, and day-of-week patterns from Hong Kong institutional kitchens. [HK EPD]

Ensemble ML Pipeline

Five models (RF, XGBoost, Neural Network, Linear Regression, LLM) trained on 50,000+ meal events with 94.8% cross-validated accuracy. [arXiv:2305.16284]

Intervention Engine

Generates ranked recommendations with projected savings — average 35% waste reduction and 7x ROI across Hong Kong pilot sites. [Waste Management 2022]

Methodology validated against HK EPD waste composition data and IPCC GHG Protocol guidelines. [IPCC 2019]

Our Team

Built by researchers and engineers

EcoOS Core is developed by a team specializing in machine learning, environmental science, and Hong Kong waste management — with expertise in predictive modeling and sustainability analytics.

94.8%

Model accuracy rate

validated on HK data

5

ML model ensemble

RF, XGB, NN, LR, LLM

35%

Avg waste reduction

across pilot sites

7x

Return on investment

per HKD invested

EcoOS Core © 2025 — Expertise areas: machine learning, food waste reduction, environmental intelligence, Hong Kong waste management analytics. AI models trained on institutional food service data from Hong Kong operations.
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