Tutto Zero Waste

Why Bari's "Social Fridges" are a Model of Circularity In supply chain management, the "l ast mile " is often the most expensive. When it comes to food waste, this inefficiency is the exact point where surplus turns into trash. While many look for solutions in complex algorithms, a project in Bari demonstrates that the answer lies in decentralized, human-scale infrastructure. Avanzi Popolo 2.0 is a collaborative platform that activates local networks to redistribute food surplus. Through a system of 7 "social fridges" located in "closed but accessible" spaces—such as coworking offices, parish centers, and canteens—and a recovery network utilizing bikes and rollerblades, the association collects unsold food from neighborhood markets and small shops. The food is then immediately redistributed to those in need, eliminating the CapEx (capital expenditure) costs tied to traditional refrigerated logistics. The Technical Logic of Recovery The proje...