Food startup Hungryroot uses AI to reduce waste, climate offender [Video]

Food waste is so prolific in the U.S. that roughly one-third of the amount produced ends up in landfills rather than in stomachs. That adds up to excess production, packaging, storage and delivery requirements, all negatively contributing to climate change.

A recent study published in the journal Science found that food production accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Food delivery services like HelloFresh, Blue Apron and EveryPlate reduce that somewhat by sending consumers what they need for specific recipes.

A New York-based startup called Hungryroot is going one step further. The 9-year-old company — using artificial intelligence — is providing a more curated experience and delivering the precise amount of food a consumer will use.

Customers answer a slew of questions about their food likes and dislikes, allergies and health goals. They also answer questions on how and when they cook. Taking those answers, Hungryroot’s technology infers what recipes and grocery …