Team Greenjobs.nl saved100 meals with Too Good To Go: find out how you too can save money and reduce food waste.
Food waste is a growing problem, but with the Too Good To Go app you can actively do something about it. At Greenjobs.nl we are fans of the Too Good To Go app and owner Annemiek has now saved 100 meals and in the process saved a lot of food from the garbage can, saving a lot of money and energy. This blog offers valuable tips and insights on how you too, like many others, can make a difference and boost your wallet at the same time with the Too Good To Go app! Read on to discover how you can easily get started.
What is Too Good To Go?
With the Too Good To Go app, you can save good food from being wasted for a low price at local stores, cafes and restaurants. The app offers several features, such as setting your favorite stores, receiving notifications when new Magic Boxes are available and filtering offers based on your dietary preferences. With Too Good To Go, you easily contribute to a more sustainable world, one meal at a time!
How does the Too Good To Go app work?
Download the app: Download the Too Good To Go app on your smartphone.
Find a location: Use the app to find locations near you that offer Magic Boxes. A Magic Box is a surprise package.
Reserve: Reserve a surprise package and pay via the app.
Pick up: At the specified time, pick up your Magic Box at the respective location.
Enjoy!
The best places to save meals with Too Good To Go
Ok, 100 meals saved with the Too Good To Go app, that's a lot! So many experiences gained in saving meals, we like to share the best tips with you so you too can help fight food waste. There are several locations where you can save delicious meals, but some places offer that little bit extra. Here are some tips for the best experiences from the Too Good To Go app:
- Patisseries and Pastry shops.
If you love sweets, patisseries and pastry shops are the perfect choice. Almost every time you pick up a Magic Box, you can count on a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and other treats. These treats are ideal for sharing or just to treat yourself. Favorites include the patisserie from the Bijenkorf.
- Bakeries
Bakeries are great for restocking the freezer with a supply of bread. From whole wheat bread to fancy buns, the selection is often varied, so quickly score your bread package from one of the affiliated bakeries. Most bread can be easily frozen, so you'll always have fresh bread on hand. Check the app for which bakeries are all participating and save them to your favorites list so you can easily check them out to know which bakeries you can get bread from.
- Supermarkets
Supermarkets often offer large quantities of food, so be sure to bring a big bag. Contents range from fruits and vegetables to dairy products and snacks. This does mean that sometimes you have to be creative in the kitchen, because you can get ingredients that you would not easily buy yourself or you can get a lot of 1 product. For example, one time we received 4 packs of lettuce. Well, that is a lot! So you might want to give what is really too much to your neighbors or friends. What you get is always a surprise, though, so this is a great opportunity to try out new recipes. The Too Good To Go app does allow you to select whether you want vegetarian or not, so that's handy if you don't want to eat meat.
Tip to keep an eye on the app and check it often. Do you have a favorite? Often they put food you can save in the app at the same times. So if your favorite restaurant, bakery, supermarket often offers a surprise package in the morning, chances are the same time is used on another day. Furthermore, you can create a list of favorites, then you can quickly and easily see which favorite places have food left over.
Savings and impact: What you can achieve with the Too Good To Go app
With the right approach, you can use Too Good To Go not only to reduce food waste, but also to make significant savings. Annemiek saved a whopping €1.012 euros with 100 meals saved. That's money you can spend on other things, while at the same time helping to reduce food waste.
In addition, your efforts also contribute to saving energy. Because of the CO2 emissions we avoided, we saved 951 kWh of energy. How much? This is enough to shower for 861 minutes or charge your phone 59,800 times! These impressive figures are directly reflected in the Too Good To Go app, which shows exactly how much you saved.
Creative cooking with unexpected ingredients
The great thing about Too Good To Go is that you never know exactly what you will get, which sometimes presents you with surprises in the kitchen. However, this provides an excellent opportunity to get more creative with cooking. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your Magic Box:
- Search Online Recipes: If you receive ingredients you don't use often, search online for new recipes. There are countless cooking blogs that can help you come up with something delicious.
- Mix & Match: Combine the ingredients from your Magic Box with what you already have on hand. Sometimes the best dishes are created by unexpected combinations.
- Be Flexible: Don't be discouraged by unfamiliar ingredients. See it as an opportunity to improve your cooking skills and discover new flavors.
Celebrate sustainably at the office: how Too Good To Go can sweeten your office gatherings and office celebrations
Got something to celebrate in the office? Did you know that you can also use the Too Good To Go app to get treats and cakes for the office? This app offers a sustainable and affordable way to score delicious pastries and cakes, perfect for celebrating your birthday at work. Imagine surprising your colleagues with a delightful selection of baked goods while also helping to reduce food waste.
One of the fun aspects of Too Good To Go is that you never know exactly what you’re going to get in advance. This adds an extra layer of excitement to picking up your treats! Every time, it’s a surprise to see what delicious items you’ll end up with, making unwrapping the cakes a little celebration in itself.
By using the app, you’re not just treating yourself and your colleagues to something tasty—you’re also contributing to a more sustainable world. You might even inspire your colleagues to start using the Too Good To Go app themselves. Together, you can save even more food and join the fight against food waste.
So, if you have something to celebrate at work soon, why not give the Too Good To Go app a try? It’s not only a conscious choice for the environment, but it also brings a delightful surprise that everyone will enjoy.
Too Good To Go & Greenjobs.nl: Together for a better future
Too Good To Go is not just an app; it is a B Corp-certified company, just like Greenjobs.nl. Both organizations are committed to a better future, focusing not only on profit, but also on the environment and society. By using Too Good To Go, you contribute to this mission. Together we can make a bigger impact and bring about positive change.
Wondering what it's like to work for Too Good To Go? Then quickly check out Too Good To Go's company page on Greenjobs.nl!
Join us and save meals with Too Good To Go Too
Whether you are already an experienced Too Good To Go user or just starting out, everyone can contribute to the fight against food waste. Every meal saved counts and contributes to a more sustainable future. Download the app, start saving meals today, and find out how much you can save and how big your impact can be.
Let's work together for a better world - one saved meal at a time!
Bonus Tip: Download the Too Good To Go app today and start saving meals right away. Track your savings and impact through the app's handy stats. Every little contribution helps!
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