The Yindii app lets customers buy surplus food for a fraction of its original price.
SINGAPORE - Diners who are keen to buy unsold food from eateries at up to 80 per cent off the retail price before closing time, instead of letting it go to waste, can tap a new mobile phone application.
According to the National Environment Agency, food waste accounted for about 11 per cent of the total waste generated in Singapore in 2023. That works out to about 755,000 tonnes, of which 623,000 tonnes were dumped, and the rest recycled. Yindii is one of several platforms available in Singapore that has an eye on reducing food waste. Others include apps like Just Dabao and Treatsure.
Ms Mahima said Yindii has helped partner merchants clear up to 80 per cent of their daily surplus food since its launch. And while uptake was initially slow – the app is still quite new in Singapore – interest in the surprise bags has been steady across locations, with some stores experiencing an increase of about 10 per cent, Paul added.Also, participating outlets have seen about 4 per cent to 5 per cent less waste.its Serangoon Garden and Bugis outlets.
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