The issue of food waste is a global concern, with an immense scale of overconsumption and excess leading to significant environmental and social problems. In Hungary, the statistics are staggering: each person discards approximately 65kg of food annually, cumulating in a massive 635,000 tonnes of yearly food waste. Addressing this challenge requires innovative solutions, and the Munch App, a Hungarian start-up initiative, is at the forefront of this battle.
MUNCH App: A Platform for Reducing Food Waste
MUNCH is a dynamic platform that enables restaurants and shops to sell unsold but still high-quality food at substantial discounts (40-60%). The primary goal of the MUNCH App is to significantly reduce food waste and prevent the generation of organic waste. The app presents a straightforward solution to make food management more sustainable from environmental, social, and economic perspectives.
How MUNCH Works
The MUNCH App offers a dual-registration system:
- Sellers: Restaurants, bakeries, and pastry shops can register as sellers, offering their unsold food items on the platform.
- Buyers: Individuals can register as buyers, accessing discounted food options, contributing to waste reduction while enjoying savings.
Impressive Results and Impact
MUNCH’s impact since its inception has been notable:
- Saved Portions: Over 700,000 portions of food have been saved.
- Reduced Greenhouse Gases: Approximately 1,600+ tons of greenhouse gas emissions have been prevented.
- Food for Those in Need: More than 11,500 food deliveries have been made to people in need.
- Economic Savings: Users have saved over 580,000 EUR through the app.
- Growing Community: Thousands of members have registered on the MUNCH platform.
Join the MUNCH Movement
Interested in joining the fight against food waste and making a positive impact on the environment and society? To learn more about the MUNCH App and how you can participate, either as a seller or a buyer, visit MUNCH.
