Life Tip

    Too Good To Go - Magic Bag

    Too Good To Go is a food waste reduction app that started in Denmark and officially launched in Sydney in November 2024. It lets you buy surplus food at the end of the day for about 1/3 of the original price ($5–$10) in the form of a 'Magic Bag. ' Over 500 bakeries, cafes, and grocers across Sydney are already on board.

    💡 How it works

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    Download the Too Good To Go app (Free on iOS/Android)

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    Search for and reserve a Magic Bag at a nearby store

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    Pay in advance via the app ($5–$10)

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    Visit the store at the designated pickup time (usually 1–2 hours before closing)

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    The store fills your bag with the day's leftovers (the contents are a surprise!)

    📍 Popular Sydney Spots

    Bakeries: Humble Bakery, Brickfields, select Sonoma locations

    Cafes & Sandwiches: Boost Juice, Sumo Salad, Mad Mex

    Groceries: Select Harris Farm Markets locations

    Supermarkets: Select 7-Eleven stores

    🌱 Eco Impact

    Part of a campaign to reduce Australia's 7. 5 million tonnes of annual food waste. Each purchase saves roughly 2. 5kg of CO₂ emissions.

    ⚠️ Things to note

    You won't know what's inside beforehand (that's half the fun!)

    Be punctual for pickup (no refunds if you miss it)

    Popular stores sell out early in the morning

    Highlights

    1/3 of original price ($5-$10)
    500+ participating stores in Sydney
    Bakeries, cafes, groceries
    Environmental protection (preventing food waste)
    Launched in Sydney in November 2024

    Tips

    01

    Check the app in the morning to snag bags from popular spots early.

    02

    Set an alarm—you won't get a refund if you're late for pickup.

    03

    Contents are a surprise, so check with the store first if you have allergies.

    04

    Sonoma Bakery bags are the most popular and sell out fast.

    05

    It's a win-win for the planet and your wallet.