Discounted Food and Other Perishables from The Y Waste Food App

jdogg on 21/08/2018 - 12:05
Last edited 21/08/2018 - 12:28

Moved to Forum: Original Link

So I think this is a great idea and they seem to have some big names on board already. Basically any food or other perishables from shops that would normally be thrown out at the end of the day can be purchased through the app at discounted prices. For example a box of pies in Sydney for $2.90 or a pizza for $5 in Brisbane. You can see a video of how it works here https://youtu.be/ReY9HLLhgbM.

Also for every meal you purchase through the app for yourself, another meal will be donated to help someone in need.

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Currently operating in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. You can read about the company here: https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/food-drink/food-2/y-… and http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2017/12/06/app-offers-new-way-…

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Comments

  • kronicmacstigator on 21/08/2018 - 12:09

    Any reviews from users? I know there was one similar a while back, 'Too good to go' or something? Would be interesting to see what this one is like

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:33
      +1

      It works, I know it’s lame to plug you own shit but I’ve tried a good 50% merchants and we normally feed a fam of three for like $10 for takeaway or $10 groceries to last a week

  • jv on 21/08/2018 - 12:18
    +1

    This belongs in the forums, it is not a bargain…

    • seanbaussie on 21/08/2018 - 13:43
      +2

      I agree. No bargain listed, just a notification of a (good looking) service.

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:16
      -1

      jV Why are you so negative son? We are trying to get deals for you isn’t that what this forum is about?

      Thank you all for your feedback and support. This is a start up idea and it’s been underway for a few months. It will only get better, and please be patient as we refine the process. Here is a video that we produced recently to explain the process, support the merchants as they support us and patronize the, with or without ywaste as some also donate through us to those in need and suffer from food insecurity and they are doing a great thing. Follow us here on the video link below, or insta: why.waste and ywasteapp and a lot more to come.

      www.facebook.com/132889664078175/posts/246493469384460/

      • jv on 24/08/2018 - 20:26

        jV Why are you so negative son?

        I learnt it from you dad…

        • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:26
          -1

          Call me daddy son

      • jv on 24/08/2018 - 20:27

        We are trying to get deals for you isn’t that what this forum is about?

        It's not a deal, it's a forum post, that's why it was moved… Read the posting rules.

        • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:29

          Okay I replies the messages from bottom to top and felt like you were having ago. Try the app sometime you might like it.. $2 sandwiches and freebies sometime will come

  • Sweet3st on 21/08/2018 - 12:18
    +1

    List of participating stores/supermarkets? I would be keen on fruit & veg.

    • jdogg on 21/08/2018 - 12:24

      There are a few here. Not sure when it was last updated. http://ywasteapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-…
      Can always just check on the app itself.

      • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:41

        This is old . Heaps more have come on. Just download the app

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:15

      Yes ofarm and about life are god on it and ofarm has organic box for $10

      Video as below

      www.facebook.com/132889664078175/posts/246493469384460/

      • jv on 24/08/2018 - 20:35

        life are god on it

        Which God?

      • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 25/08/2018 - 02:40

        Typo.what I mean to say is ofarm and about life are on it and fairly good options and the model for grocery stories, especially organic is to do a $10 grocery box for $30 and have consumers know about these places, have a meal whilst they are there and just be okay with whatever comes up, some days it would be $50-$60 worth of value, I’ve had wagyu and smoked salmon in a box and some days it be $25 but respect the business who is doing at below cost of their premium products and support them in other ways such as paying stuff and full price. It’s good practice and supports the ecosystem that supports us.

  • nubzy on 21/08/2018 - 12:20

    Just had a look. $6 for an indian dish at the end of the day. Kinda meh, food court takeaways always have them for about $4-$5 and looks like this is a random choice of whatever is left. The other include some bakery items for $9, chicken and salad for $6 etc. I dunno, might be worth a try but don't think it will be that great.

    • jchowx on 21/08/2018 - 13:15

      Agreed. The price listed is no real incentive for old food.

      • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:14

        Depends on the place. Some deals are better than others, and this is not the perfect world. Choose the ones that appeal to you. One mans bread is another mans bones

        Thank you all for your feedback and support. This is a start up idea and it’s been underway for a few months. It will only get better, and please be patient as we refine the process. Here is a video that we produced recently to explain the process, support the merchants as they support us and patronize the, with or without ywaste as some also donate through us to those in need and suffer from food insecurity and they are doing a great thing. Follow us here on the video link below, or insta: why.waste and ywasteapp and a lot more to come.

        www.facebook.com/132889664078175/posts/246493469384460/

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:32

      Bombday duck or those $6 curries will serve larger portions or two choices compared to normal standard pricing and these are normally shops which don’t do last minute sales

  • Frayin on 21/08/2018 - 12:20

    Come to Perth.

    • jv on 21/08/2018 - 12:32
      +1

      Yep… in 2.5 weeks, and smash the Eagles…

      • Frayin on 21/08/2018 - 15:39

        Who? I only follow real sport.

        • jv on 21/08/2018 - 16:22

          I only follow real sport.

          Dwarf Throwing?

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:13

      U wanna start perth?

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:24

      U wanna start perth?

  • Diji1 on 21/08/2018 - 12:50
    +2

    An old pizza for 5 dollars, what a bargain.

    • jv on 21/08/2018 - 13:58

      Wonder if they'll put Domino's out of business?

    • jv on 21/08/2018 - 14:00

      Not sure how they end up getting 'already made', yet 'unsold' pizzas?

      Are these the ones that have been dropped on the floor, or ones that customers sent back??

      • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:12

        Just to calirfy it’s all unsold stock so no

        Food scrapings, stuffed dropped on floor. It’s been a year in the process

        Ultimately there will be a market for this. But it needs your support rather than what goes wrong.
        whole idea is to create a sustainable ecosystem. Most customer will support the premises but up indivual.

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:26

      Don’t know which pizza, but it’s based on retail value so u gotta account for rent, expresses, what they retail at sounds fair.

  • Talos2005 on 21/08/2018 - 13:07
    +3

    Bought something and will test it out later today.
    Will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck.

    • nubzy on 21/08/2018 - 13:18

      Post pics :). Interested to see how generous they are. From what I see so far, prices seem high and sounds like it could be pretty random in terms of the amount/what you get.

      • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:13

        It is random but we’ve had big growth last week since we went viral and merchants are being trained, please bear with us until all merchants are on the same page

  • zzyss on 21/08/2018 - 13:39
    +4

    The prices reflect the fact that most places would rather chuck out food than devalue their product against regular customers who pay full price.

    Can't see this being very successful even if their hearts are in the right place.

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:09

      Time will tell. There’s a lot more to it then you see. I know this forum is all about bargains and I’ve meet some of you in the meetup in Sydney last year. I have been following this group a while and always thinking how we can provide a deal website which isn’t sustainable. As humans, especially in this forum where is bargain driven we look at what’s in it for me, but there’s a deeper layer to this and the numbers work out. Keen for feedback and thanks for your 8 treat and support。

  • live4bargain on 21/08/2018 - 13:57

    Would recommend this app. There are a couple of places near where I work which I have gotten a late lunch. Very large serves at a great price. The only con is that at the four places I've used it, the staff have been unsure how to process with the app so it's taken a few minutes.

    • jv on 21/08/2018 - 14:01
      -2

      The only con is that at the four places I've used it, the staff have been unsure how to process with the app so it's taken a few minutes.

      Why is that a 'con'? or do you mean the staff member was Con?

      • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:09

        Thank you all for your feedback and support. This is a start up idea and it’s been underway for a few months. It will only get better, and please be patient as we refine the process. Here is a video that we produced recently to explain the process, support the merchants as they support us and patronize the, with or without ywaste as some also donate through us to those in need and suffer from food insecurity and they are doing a great thing. Follow us here on the video link below, or insta: why.waste and ywasteapp and a lot more to come.

        www.facebook.com/132889664078175/posts/246493469384460/

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:17

      Cheers for the support. Bear in mind it’s new, a lot of staff don’t get It and take time. After 4-5 pickups it’s good. Thanks bro! Where did u go?

  • Talos2005 on 21/08/2018 - 16:15
    +6

    Overall pretty happy with the app.
    Bought the Melbourne CBD bakery for $10 and got the following amount of food.
    https://imgur.com/gallery/arXTkZs?s=wa

    • Oz8argain on 21/08/2018 - 16:25

      That’s good value!!

    • jdogg on 21/08/2018 - 16:29

      Thanks for the pic.. Yeah good buy for 10 bucks!

    • superm86 on 22/08/2018 - 09:23

      Nice.. what time did you get that?

      • Oz8argain on 22/08/2018 - 09:37

        The app tells you when

        • superm86 on 22/08/2018 - 09:50

          yes thanks - just wanted to know for that particular bakery..

        • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:06

          @superm86:

          That is a good bakery.

    • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:22

      Thanks for saving the food bro!

  • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:20

    Thanks for all the interest and keen to add more shops. U tell me where theirs wastage in your local I’ll put them on for you! We’ve got so much media attention I want to see how we can add value to the group and give you guys the deals close to you.

    Follow us here

    www.facebook.com/132889664078175/posts/246493469384460/

  • AssociatedYwasteapp @ ywasteapp.com on 24/08/2018 - 20:38

    FYI, just to calirfy it’s one premium pie at pie tin for $2.90 not a box as disucssed via concrete playground. The support from concrete playground has been great but a bit more research and usage on the app would be even better but I guess they had to rush to get the story out since we became flavour of the week. The channel 10 news is a bit more accurate,

    https://tendaily.com.au/lifestyle/life/a180823dcy/this-food-…

    Follow our app and content and fb for the real pics and of what you could get

    http://www.facebook.com/132889664078175/posts/24649346938446…

    IG why.waste

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