We're on a mission to change weeknight cooking.

Less Waste aims to empower individuals and families to embrace a sustainable approach to mealtime, reducing food waste and navigating the complexities of dietary needs amidst rising food costs.

By tackling challenges such as overbuying, impulse purchasing, and inefficient meal preparation, Less Waste's goal is to streamline the meal planning process, making it cost and time effective, all while avoiding expensive meal kits.

Let's dive into the numbers

With an average annual extra cost of $1450-$1800 for meal kit services compared to home-cooked meals, we're committed to helping everyone achieve significant savings while enjoying their favorite meals.

Preparation is the main issue with consistently achieving a 5$~8$ per serving meal. The bulk of additional costs come from a quick trip to the grocery store every other day, such as -

  • Overbuying, or buying because of uncertainty.
  • Impulse buying, not comparing prices
  • Buying pre-packaged
  • Buying out of season
  • Wasting

Furthermore, it is important to remember that the extensive use of plastic and styrofoam in takeout and meal kit packaging contributes significantly to environmental concerns, with global plastic production exceeding 380 million tons annually and around 40% dedicated to packaging. Meal kits, although efficient in reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions compared to grocery shopping, exacerbate plastic waste through extensive use of single-use packaging for individual ingredients.

average home cooking price, per serving
$5 to $8
average meal kit price, per serving
$9 to $13
in additional yearly spending
$1,450 to $1,800
in yearly consumption of individual plastic items for a family of four
~1600 units

Our values

We strongly feel like these reflect an ever-growing portion of the population.

Sustainability
Commitment to reducing food waste and promoting eco-friendly meal preparation practices.
Health and Nutrition
Focused on enhancing dietary habits through balanced, nutritious meal planning.
Cost-Efficiency
Aiming to save money for users by avoiding unnecessary food expenses and waste.
Innovation
Utilizing technology to offer personalized meal planning and grocery shopping solutions.
Accessibility
Making meal preparation easier and more enjoyable for busy professionals and health-conscious families alike.
Community
Building a community of mindful consumers dedicated to sustainable living and waste reduction.

Our team

See the faces behind Less Waste!

  • Jean-Simon Royer

    Developer

  • Helli Patel

    Community Lead

  • Félix Cantin

    Recipes Curator

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