FOOD
CO-EDITOR RACHEL MITCHELL
TOO GOOD TO GO BY RACHEL MITCHELL
Firstly, if you haven’t heard of this app then you need to download and check it out! I originally had heard of it via word of mouth and it was probably the prospect of cheap bakery goods that initially sparked my interest. The Too Good to Go app is just one way you can help fight food waste. The website says “Every day, delicious, fresh food goes to waste at cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops and manufacturers – just because it hasn’t sold in time. The Too Good To Go app lets you buy and collect this food – at a great price – so it gets eaten instead of wasted. You won’t know exactly what’s in your order until you pick it up – it’s all part of the surprise.” On the app, you’re able to set your location and then the app will search for Magic Bags in the area, for example, Costa, Caffe Nero, Greggs and Morrisons. The day to day availability of Magic Bags vary and they seem to go live as and when and they can often sell out really fast. It took me several attempts over a number of days to find something available.
When I finally found a Magic Bag for Morrisons, I jumped on the chance to see how the process would be. I paid £3.29 for my bag – you’re able to purchase more than one – and the app then gave me a time slot in which I could go to collect. You get a general idea of what to expect and you’re encouraged to bring your own bag to carry your food home in. Once I arrived, I had to redeem a code and show it to the cashier in order to collect my bag. It was incredibly quick and simple. I received two packs of sausages, apples, bananas, parsnips and a few other vegetables. Not the most exciting bag but to be expected from an express supermarket and actually useful ingredients. The value of all exceeded the price I paid so that was also a bonus. Overall, the experience was quick and easy and the reward is knowing that you’re helping prevent food waste. My eyes are definitely peeled for another Magic Bag soon!
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