About Us
WELCOME WASTE WARRIORS AND THANK YOU FOR HELPING
FIGHT FOOD WASTE WITH US
What is LEFT SPRING?
Left Spring is an Australian founded, funded & focused free app that makes it easy to make a positive impact on the planet, supporting local businesses, while saving money on your favourite food. We aim to become the #1 app for reducing food waste across Australia where you can buy tasty unsold snacks, takeaway meals, and ingredients straight from shops, cafes, grocery stores, and restaurants in your area – all at an unbeatable price.
Food waste is a big problem for the environment, but together, we can be a solution. In a world where one-third of food goes to waste annually, the Left Spring app is your ticket to unlocking affordable eats that help the planet.
Find everything your heart desires from ingredients for the perfect meal to baked goods or sushi.
Why LEFT SPRING?
Wallet-Friendly Indulgence: Access quality surplus food at affordable prices, satisfying both your taste buds and wallet.
Variety and Choice: Left Spring will partner with a huge selection of both local favourites and well known takeaway brands with surplus food. We will offer a diverse range of options for every palate, including takeout sushi, pizza, burgers, baked goods, whole foods, vegan, GF and more.
Environmental Impact: Every Surprise Bag equates to 2.5kg of CO2e avoided, meaning saving your favourite takeaway foods and reducing waste from business with surplus food is a step closer towards a greener planet.
Easy Purchase Process: The app’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to browse, choose, and purchase tasty Surprise Bags filled with your favourites and a few surprises; no doubt it will be a fun way to enjoy new meals, cusisines and venues.
Convenient Rescues: Collect your rescued meals at the pre-set time, ensuring a hassle-free experience, especially when you’re looking forward to enjoying something new, exciting & delicious.
MEET THE TEAM!
Xinghai (Huan) Hu
A passionate Medical Student who holds a strong belief that the environment can impact on one’s health and wellbeing. Focused & dedicated on preserving our beloved earth via our food-wastage reducing app “Left Spring”
Richard Shao
On the way to pursuing a journey of becoming a mathematician, he accidentally calculated the extreme amount of food wastage happening in Australia. Later that same day he dreamed about the solution in the form of a newly designed concept and app “Left Spring”.
Even Guo
Compiling information from the past, Interpreting circumstances in the present, Calculating uncertainties of the future, Building "LeftSpring", the solution to food waste we need.
Shirley Bai
Dedicated design & marketing professional whose love of spring and of days gone by, her belief in the power of design and beauty fuels he passion to bring back our beloved spring.
HOW IT WORKS:
Explore and Discover: Download the app to explore the map, finding nearby partner takeaway restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and shops with surplus food.
Choose Your ‘Surprise Bag’: Browse a variety of Surprise Bags from a variety of veues, each filled with tasty, surplus food. From takeaway sushi delights and fast-food favourites like pizzas and burgers to grocery staples and healthy whole foods, the options are endless.
Affordable Rescues: Select a tasty Surprise Bag that suits your cravings and budget. Prices start from as low as $2, providing an affordable and sustainable way to enjoy quality takeaway meals, snacks, and ingredients.
Secure Your Spot: Confirm your purchase through the app to secure your spot and rescue these tasty treats. Your contribution not only saves you money but also actively reduces food waste.
Collect and Enjoy: Head to the selected business at the pre-set time to collect your Surprise Bag. Indulge in tasty rescued surplus takeaway meals, snacks, or groceries guilt-free, knowing you’ve made a positive impact on the environment & helped a local business…
HERES HOW IT WORKS
JOIN THE LEFT SPRING COMMUNITY
Become a part of a community that believes in enjoying good surplus food while making a positive impact on the environment.
We invite you to become a Waste Warrior!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to eat well and do good.
Download the app now and start reducing food waste, one Surprise Bag at a time….