Too Good To Go: Fighting Food Waste One Meal at a Time
Might this be the solution to affordable, waste-friendly eating?
In a world where costs are rising and food waste is rampant, one app offers a solution. If you haven't heard of it yet, you're in for a treat (pun intended).
Let me tell you how I found out about this brilliant app: My girlfriend walks in the door with two large boxes of doughnuts, proudly announcing that she has paid €12 for 12 doughnuts! With more sugar than two people can handle, we decided to share them with the neighbours. While enjoying our spoils, we scrolled through the app to find the next great deal. The following week our neighbours returned the favour with two loaves of bread from Bakker Bart that they needed help finishing. Now, whenever we don't feel like cooking, there is a cheap, convenient, and waste-friendly option right here in Groningen.
So, what exactly is Too Good To Go? This app connects you with restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and grocery stores in your area that have surplus food they would otherwise throw away at the end of the day. And here's the best part – you can snag these goodies at a heavily discounted price!
The concept is simple and effective. Instead of letting perfectly good food go to waste, participating businesses offer "surprise bags" filled with leftover treats at a fraction of their original cost. It's a win-win situation – you get to enjoy tasty food at a great price, while businesses reduce their food waste and environmental footprint.
Using the app is a breeze. Simply download it from the app store, sign up, and start browsing the available options in your area. Once you find a deal that interests you, place your order and pay through the app. Then, swing by the store at the specified pickup time to collect your food.
Too Good To Go aims to tackle food waste head-on by raising awareness and encouraging sustainable consumption habits. With this app, you can save food and money.