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Meet the Apps That Are Helping Us Cut Down on Food Waste

‘Fight waste. Help your neighbours. Save our planet. Feel amazing!’ - OLIO

In celebration of Food Waste Day (28th April), we’re feeling particularly excited about some of the more modern solutions to cutting down on leftovers that some innovative entrepreneurs have come up with over the last few years.

When it comes to reducing our environmental impact, shopping for food in eco-friendly packaging makes an enormous difference, but no matter how careful you are about cutting down on unnecessary plastic, food waste is a pesky ghoul that lurks around the fridge door of almost every home.

Whether it’s some perfectly good ingredients you had every intention of cooking into a culinary masterpiece, or even some pre-prepped meals you overestimated your appetite for, it’s far too easy to end up with leftovers.

That’s where apps like OLIO come in to save the day and lighten your bins. Like they say, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,’ and these apps help put unwanted food to good use by connecting you to other thrifty foodies in your local community.

Not only do they save you money, they’re unbelievably easy and convenient to use, too! Why waste a trip to the corner shop for some forgotten ingredient, when you can grab it for free from your neighbour?

Find out more about OLIO and join your local OLIO community here, or have a browse of their thoughts on food waste.