Too Good to Go in London Bridge
The easy trick that lets you save the planet - and enjoy a delicious meal.
Introducing: Too Good To Go: a free app that you can download to save a surprise Magic Bag of surplus, unsold food from going to waste at London Bridge shops, cafes and restaurants.
We’re all aware of the devastating environmental effects of plastic, traffic pollution, and deforestation - but there’s another planet-harming problem that’s slipping stealthily under the radar. Food waste: it’s responsible for 8% of greenhouse gases globally. For context, that’s around four times the amount caused by the entire aviation industry in 2019.
Surprised? You’re not alone. Research has shown that just ⅓ of British adults are aware that food waste causes climate change. But the environmental effects of food waste are very real. When food ends up in landfill, it emits methane as it rots - a greenhouse gas about 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. But that’s not the only issue - when we waste food, it’s not just the food we’re wasting - it’s all the energy, water, land and resources that went into producing it too.
It’s a win-win-win. You get to eat great food, those who made the food get to see their hard work appreciated by a happy customer, and the planet has one less wasted meal on its hands.
Who’s taking part in London Bridge?
What you could get: Anything from a hearty curry, to a stew, to sandwiches, salads or pasta.
Collection time: 16:00 - 17:00
Magic Bag price: £2.99
What you could get: A selection of Costa Coffee’s specialty eats - anything from a toastie, to a sweet bake, to a salad.
Collection time: 16:00-17:00
Magic Bag price: £3.00
What you could get: A selection of fresh bakes, such as croissants, muffins and breads.
Collection time: 17:00 - 17:50
Magic Bag price £3.59
What you could get: A delicious mix of speciality cakes, made fresh daily.
Collection time: 18:30 - 19:00
Magic Bag price: £3.99