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Now three more Cork businesses have signed up for Too Good to Go, a free app that works by connecting consumers with local restaurants and stores to rescue their surplus and unsold food and save it from going to waste.

Surplus food is packaged into Surprise Bags, sold to customers through the app for a fraction of its original price, and then collected by the customer at a pre-set time.

Now users can arrange to purchase a ‘surprise bag’ of leftover goodies from Dansa Coffee on Millstreet, Studio Macaroons at the Marina Market, and Kino Cafe & Event House on Washington Street, as well as a host of other Leeside restaurants and cafés.

“Every Surprise Bag saved is a step toward a greener future,” says Sophie Trueman, Country Director for Too Good To Ireland.

“The response we’ve had in Ireland so far has been incredibly inspiring – and we’re just getting started! Reducing food waste not only helps the environment by lowering greenhouse gas emissions but also saves money for everyone involved.

“It’s a win-win for the planet and our wallets, and we can’t wait to continue growing and rescuing even more good food from going to waste.”

With over 400,000 registered users here, the app reached a significant milestone this week by saving a staggering 500,000 Surprise Bags of food from going to waste in Ireland.

Other partners include SuperValu, Starbucks, Café Nero, Off Beat Donut Co., and Spar. You can sign up to see what’s on offer in your area at toogoodtogo.ie.