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Waste-Reducing Apps

'Zero Gachis' Lets Shoppers Know When Fresh Food is About to Expire

— May 23, 2012 — Social Good
"Waste not, want not" is how the saying goes and that's what at the center of Zéro Gâchis. Grocery stores throw away tons and tons (yes, literal tons) of food each year and much of it could still be eaten. Could an app possibly be able to stop this from happening by letting shoppers know when food products are about to expire? What if they were discounted?

This innovation is a win-win situation for both shoppers and those who sell produce -- less waste (and more profit) for all. Based in France, this group won first prise at Startup Weekend Bretagne and continues to make strides in the business, environment and social worlds.

Contact Information
Zéro Gâchis website
Zéro Gâchis on Facebook
Zéro Gâchis on Twitter
Zéro Gâchis on Tumblr
Trend Themes
1. Food Waste Reduction - Apps like Zéro Gâchis that alert shoppers when food is about to expire disrupt the food industry by reducing waste and increasing sustainability.
2. Smart Shopping - The emergence of apps like Zéro Gâchis offers opportunities for innovative solutions that help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
3. Sustainable Retail - Zéro Gâchis exemplifies the shift towards sustainable practices in the retail industry, suggesting potential for future disruptive innovations that prioritize waste reduction.
Industry Implications
1. Grocery - The grocery industry can benefit from waste-reducing apps like Zéro Gâchis by implementing similar solutions to minimize food waste.
2. Technology - The technology industry can explore opportunities in developing intuitive apps like Zéro Gâchis that leverage data to combat food waste.
3. Social Impact - Apps like Zéro Gâchis present an opportunity for the social impact sector to create innovative solutions addressing the problem of food waste.
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