Eco Eats Equation was founded in Lexington by Bang-Tam Ngo with one clear mission: to tackle the growing issue of food waste in commercial kitchens through the power of mathematics. After witnessing the food kitchens in Vietnam working tirelessly but inefficiently, Bang-Tam was inspired to create a solution that could reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and help community kitchens serve more meals without added costs.
Bang-Tam has excelled in competition math throughout high school and participated in highly-advanced math camps such as the MIT Menezes Challenge PRIMES Circle Program and the ROSS Mathematics Program.
Bang-Tam is an avid chef and thoroughly understands the intricacies of nutrition and taste. She runs LexKooks, a culinary initiative in the town’s local newspaper which shares new recipes and videos in hopes highlighting the diversity through food.
Plans to expand to over 50 non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston area, with an estimated $50 million in potential savings.
