Discarding Unwanted Food Made Simple: App Offers Savior for Leftovers
In the bustling city of Pforzheim, a Berlin-based startup has introduced a revolutionary solution to combat food waste - the "Too Good To Go" app. Under the slogan "Save good food," the app connects users with local food retailers who have prepared meals or ingredients that haven't been sold.
The app, available for download under the name "Too Good To Go: Save Food," provides a platform for users to purchase these items at discounted prices and pick them up directly from the provider during a specified time. Marcel Rockstroh, a professional single with limited time for cooking, recently took advantage of the service, purchasing a whole grain baguette with tomato and mozzarella, a ham and cheese croissant, a regular croissant, and a chocolate donut for just 3.50 euros.
The offer in Pforzheim is currently sparse, with only a few providers like Nordsee, deli2go, Gastromaster Aldinger, and Panifico San Calogero participating. However, the variety of food and drink items available is impressive. From wholesale quantities of ice cream to prepared food like sandwiches, and even quotas of ingredients, there's something for everyone.
One such participant is the Möbelzentrum Restaurant Pforzheim, which offers surprise bags of baked goods as well as meals including cold and warm dishes, soups, and salads. Ümit Bäckerei provides surprise bags containing bakery items at around 4.00 euros, while vomFASS Pforzheim offers surprise bags primarily of alcoholic beverages.
The issue isn't always whether the food is still edible but whether it's still fresh enough to be considered fresh. This is where the app's help center for providers comes in, offering information on how to participate and how users can suggest potential providers.
The app's reservation and sales process takes place entirely within the app, and users pay for their purchases immediately. Users can search for food sellers in their area using the app's location feature, making it easy to find bargains nearby.
According to a 2019 study by the University of Stuttgart, around 13 million tonnes of food are thrown away in Germany each year. On average, each German citizen throws away about 85 kilograms of food annually, much of which hasn't even made it through the sales process. The "classic" solution for unsold food is to throw it away, which happens in vast quantities worldwide.
However, with the "Too Good To Go" app, demand regulates supply. Many food retailers face a problem in the afternoon: a certain amount of food has been prepared but not sold. By offering these items at a discount, retailers can save their unsold food from being wasted, while users benefit from great deals.
While the information provided about phone and contact options may no longer be current, the active offers listed show that the app is making a difference in Pforzheim. Whether you're looking to save money or help reduce food waste, the "Too Good To Go" app is a win-win solution.
- Embracing a sustainable lifestyle and promoting home-and-garden consciousness, Marcel Rockstroh decided to contribute to reducing food waste by utilizing the "Too Good To Go: Save Food" app.
- In the realm of technology, this application paves the way for collaboration between food-and-drink providers and consumers, offering a variety of products at discounted prices, from sandwiches and ice cream to baked goods and alcoholic beverages.
- The "Too Good To Go" app isn't just about saving money, but it actively supports sustainable living by connecting users with local providers, empowering a lifestyle that encourages the consumption of fresh food and the reduction of food waste.
