YourLocal Supports Small Businesses and Saves Surplus Food edit

A new app wants to make reducing food waste as simple as tapping your phone. Launched in Williamsburg and Greenpoint this past July, YourLocal lets you know when your favorite participating local eatery is going to have food at the end of the day that will go to waste if not purchased. You can buy the food straight from the app for a discounted price and pick it up anytime before the shop closes.

At the end of the day, the majority of restaurants end up having to toss whatever pre-prepared meals are left unsold. When foodservice establishments have razor-thin margins to begin with, any level of waste can seriously hurt their bottom line. YourLocal is trying to help restaurants cut waste and pocket more money with an app that lets consumers purchase extremely discounted surplus food.