Food Wastage Management System

Welcome to the Food Wastage Management System project! This project aims to address the critical issue of food wastage by providing a web-based platform where individuals, restaurants, and food establishments can collaborate to minimize food waste. The system allows users to donate excess food, find available food donations, and effectively manage food resources.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Technologies Used
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

Food wastage is a significant global problem with both environmental and social implications. The Food Wastage Management System project aims to create a solution by connecting surplus food providers with individuals or organizations in need. This system encourages responsible consumption and distribution of excess food, thus reducing waste and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication: Users can create accounts, log in, and manage their profiles.

• Food Donation: Restaurants and individuals can post details about surplus food available for donation.

• Food Request: Individuals and organizations can search for available food donations and request them.

• Admin Panel: Administrators can manage users, donations, requests, and ensure the smooth operation of the platform.

• Real-time Notifications: Users receive notifications about new donations, requests, and important updates.

• Search and Filter: Users can easily find donations based on location, type of food, and availability.

• Dashboard: Users have personalized dashboards to track their donations, requests, and activities.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the Food Wastage Management System project:

1. Clone the Repository: git clone https://github.com/yourusername/food-wastage-management.git

2. Navigate to Project Directory: cd food-wastage-management

3. Import Database: Import the provided SQL file into your MySQL database.

4. Configure Database: Update the database configuration in config.php with your database credentials.

5. Start the Server: Use a local server or a web server to host the project files.

6. Access the System: Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/food-wastage-management.

Usage

1. User Registration: Create an account as an individual, restaurant owner, or organization.

2. Login: Log in to your account using your credentials.

3. Donation: If you have excess food, you can post details about the food you wish to donate.

4. Request Food: If you are in need, search for available food donations and request the ones you need.

5. Admin Management: Admins can log in to the admin panel to manage users, donations, and requests.

6. Notifications: Receive real-time notifications about donation requests, approvals, and updates.

Technologies Used

• Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Back-end: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Framework: Bootstrap
• Version Control: Git

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the open-source community. If you find any bugs or want to add new features, please follow the contribution guidelines.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.