Food waste is a growing concern all over the world. Restaurants, in particular, have been trying to find ways to cut down on the amount of waste they generate because every bit of food that’s prepared and thrown away is a hit in their bottom line. However, a network of restaurants in the United Kingdom may be part of a solution that’s tied together by the mobile app Too Good To Go.
What Is “Too Good To Go”?
Too Good To Go is an app that connects people to restaurants who have leftover food that’s still perfectly good, and which they’re willing to sell at a discount price. In some instances, it may even be possible to get a meal for as little as a few pounds.
It’s a solid idea. Restaurants don’t want to waste food, and selling it at a discount means they’re still making something off of the food prepared. Customers who can’t afford to pay full-price for a meal can still eat out. And, perhaps most importantly, all of that food is no longer going to waste.
A Small Idea With Big Potential
At the moment, Too Good To Go is only available in the U.K., but it’s drawing more attention every day. The app’s success is likely to lead even more restaurants to get in on the action, which will expand people’s options even further. Success on a larger scale could easily cross national borders, and allow the same kind of situation to be duplicated around the world.
Will it solve the food waste problem? No, probably not. But it might take a pretty big bite out of the amount of food restaurants send to landfills, and that is definitely an idea worth considering.
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