Purdue computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries
November 09, 2026
November 09, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Purdue computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries
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Algorithm balances distances with where the food can do the most good
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The planet already grows enough food to feed everyone. The problem is one of logistics. A third of all the food grown and raised goes to waste, . . .
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Purdue computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries
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Algorithm balances distances with where the food can do the most good
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The planet already grows enough food to feed everyone. The problem is one of logistics. A third of all the food grown and raised goes to waste, . . .