Smart home appliances, as the darlings of our era, have a significant role in reducing food waste, which can be described as “dropping water wears away a stone, not a task of a single day.”

Firstly, we must recognize that approximately one-third of the food globally is wasted each year, amounting to a staggering 1.3 billion tons. If we could reduce even a small portion of food waste through smart home appliances, it would be a tremendous contribution to society.

How do smart home appliances achieve this? We can interpret it from the following aspects:

1. Smart Refrigerators: Modern smart refrigerators can monitor the freshness and quantity of food through built-in sensors, and even remind users which foods are about to expire, thereby reducing waste caused by forgetfulness.
2. Smart Cooking Appliances: Intelligent ovens, rice cookers, and other devices can automatically adjust cooking time and temperature based on the type and quantity of food, preventing overcooking that leads to food waste.
3. Smart Shopping Assistants: By analyzing a household’s dietary habits and preferences, smart shopping assistants can recommend reasonable purchase quantities to avoid overbuying.
4. Food Management Systems: Some smart home appliances can connect with mobile applications to help users manage their food inventory and remind them to plan their meals wisely.
5. Energy Efficiency: Smart home appliances typically have higher energy efficiency, which means less energy is consumed during the cooking process, indirectly reducing the environmental impact caused by energy production.

According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), smart home technology is expected to help households reduce energy consumption by about 10% over the next decade. And according to a report by McKinsey, intelligent management could reduce food waste by up to 20%.

Of course, the popularization and application of smart home appliances require the joint efforts of our industry, including technological innovation, policy support, and consumer education. As the ancients said: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; a river is made up of small streams.” Each small step is a significant stride towards a greener and smarter life.

Finally, I would like to conclude my sharing with a sentence: “Smart home appliances are not only a technological innovation but also our relentless pursuit of a better life.” Thank you, everyone!