Each year, 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in America goes to waste. That is equivalent to 133 billion pounds of food that is thrown away (USDA). This growing issue has led to significant economic and environmental impacts, prompting organizations to develop practical solutions to reduce food waste. Among these efforts, one of the most impactful and prevalent in today’s society is the app, Too Good To Go. Since its founding in 2016, Too Good To Go’s popularity has increased substantially, with now more than 100 million registered users across 19 different countries. Most restaurants, grocery stores and fast food chains throw out their extra or nearly expired food at the end of the day because it no longer meets next-day quality standards. Too Good To Go partners with these businesses to sell surplus food at heavily discounted prices in the form of “surprise bags,” salvaging food that would normally end up in the trash.
With over 175,000 business partners, a variety of surprise bag options are available in different areas. In Marin, some of these options include SusieCakes, Whole Foods and Johnny Doughnuts.
SusieCakes
The Susie Cakes surprise bag, priced at $6.99, came with four full-size cupcakes and two snickerdoodle cookies. At the regular price in store, this order would total $27.94. This is a great option that not only has a positive environmental impact but also saves money. For anyone looking to share a treat with family or friends this holiday season, this is the perfect surprise bag.
Whole Foods…