Because of the strict legal codes, food banks in New york city are obliged to transport collected food items to a distribution center in Hunts Point before re-distribution.

This centralized logistical system has two bottlenecks: (1) Large amounts of human resources and vehicles are needed and often infrastructure cannot process all surplus food. (2) A central collection point causes a lot of expenses, because products need to be re-distributed across the five boroughs.

If a distributed system with many designates local drop-off spots were to be installed, logistics around surplus food would become more efficient and hyper-local.

The transparent plastic bags are made of biodegradable, durable material. It is labeled with glow-in-the-dark ink and stickers can be added to indicate date and time of exposure.

To mitigate time, cost, and energy necessary to operate the centralized system, we will install many micro-scale drop-off sports in direct vicinity of partnering stores, where retailers can safely leave their full GoodFill bags and food-savers will find the illuminating bags – immediately and without logistical efforts.

The info section gives an overview of the qualitative and quantitative information behind GoodFill.

Once arriving at the collection spots during the pre-scheduled tour, the user can easily snap pictures of what they took and what's left.

A photo-campaign on large-scale posters in subway stops and on billboards will promote the stigma-free, safe way to save food and reduce waste.

Both parties, the food providers as well as the food scavengers will be addressed in the campaign.