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Unsold-food marketplaces, food-waste measurement, reusable packaging, carbon labelling and energy monitoring. EU packaging rules (PPWR) and national anti-waste laws are pushing these from optional to expected.

What to look for
  • Fit with your country's reuse and anti-waste obligations
  • Revenue recovered vs commission taken
  • Reporting you can publish
  • Operational effort for staff
  1. 1
    Too Good To GoEstablishedCategory leaderMost innovative
    Marketplace app selling unsold food as discounted Surprise Bags
    Best for any bakery, restaurant or grocer with predictable end-of-day surplus that wants extra revenue and foot traffic with no fixed fee.
    Denmark, Copenhagenfounded 2015from Commission-based
    Deployment9Ease of use9Innovation10Price & terms7
    Market penetration7.5
    Adoption10Integration5
    9.0
    value score / 10
  2. 2
    VytalRising
    Deposit-free reusable containers and cups for takeaway, tracked by app
    Best for takeaway restaurants in Germany and neighbouring countries that must offer reusable packaging under the Mehrweg obligation without handling deposits.
    Germany, Colognefounded 2019pricing on quote
    Deployment7Ease of use7Innovation9Price & terms6
    Market penetration5.5
    Adoption6Integration5
    7.6
    value score / 10
  3. 3
    ResQ ClubEstablished
    Surplus-food marketplace for restaurants and shops in the Nordics
    Best for restaurants and cafes in Finland, Sweden or Estonia that want to sell specific leftover portions at a transparent 25% commission.
    Finland, Helsinkifounded 2015from 25% commission
    Deployment9Ease of use8Innovation7Price & terms7
    Market penetration4.5
    Adoption6Integration3
    7.6
    value score / 10
  4. 4
    Happy Hours MarketRisingUnder the radar
    Evening resale channel for supermarkets' unsold food
    Best for Brussels supermarkets and food shops that want surplus handled end-to-end rather than another flash-sale app to operate.
    Belgium, Brusselsfounded 2019pricing on quote
    Deployment9Ease of use9Innovation7Price & terms5
    Market penetration2.0
    Adoption3Integration1
    7.4
    value score / 10
  5. 5
    Kleen HubRisingUnder the radar
    Tap your payment card to borrow a reusable cup, no app and no deposit
    Best for independent cafés and small chains that want reusable takeaway cups without asking customers to install an app or pay a deposit.
    Denmark, Copenhagenfounded 2020pricing on quote
    Deployment7Ease of use7Innovation8Price & terms5
    Market penetration3.5
    Adoption2Integration5
    7.0
    value score / 10
  6. 6
    RegustoRisingUnder the radar
    Blockchain-tracked marketplace for donating or selling surplus stock
    Best for Italian retailers, producers and hospitality groups that want a no-cost, documented way to turn unsellable stock into tax-deductible donations.
    Italy, Corciano (Perugia)founded 2016free tier
    Deployment8Ease of use7Innovation6Price & terms8
    Market penetration4.0
    Adoption4Integration4
    7.0
    value score / 10
  7. 7
    PhenixEstablished
    Unsold-food management: consumer app, donations to charities and B2B redistribution
    Best for French supermarkets and food shops that want one partner for app sales, charity donations and AGEC compliance paperwork.
    France, Parisfounded 2014from Commission-based
    Deployment6Ease of use7Innovation7Price & terms7
    Market penetration6.0
    Adoption7Integration5
    6.8
    value score / 10
  8. 8
    KlimatoRising
    Carbon footprint calculation and climate labels for menus
    Best for restaurant groups and caterers in the Nordics, Germany or France that want to show dish carbon labels and report Scope 3 food emissions.
    Sweden, Stockholmfounded 2018pricing on quote
    Deployment5Ease of use5Innovation8Price & terms5
    Market penetration5.0
    Adoption5Integration5
    6.2
    value score / 10
  9. 9
    BorroRisingUnder the radar
    Bank-card deposit system for reusable cups with automatic refunds
    Best for stadiums, festivals and high-volume venues that want reusable cups with automatic refunds and no visitor app.
    Belgium, Brusselsfounded 2023pricing on quote
    Deployment4Ease of use6Innovation7Price & terms5
    Market penetration3.5
    Adoption3Integration4
    5.8
    value score / 10
  10. 10
    EnerbrainEstablished
    IoT retrofit that cuts heating, ventilation and air-conditioning energy in stores
    Best for Italian or Spanish retail chains with large stores and HVAC plants that want measurable energy savings with a short payback.
    Italy, Turinfounded 2015pricing on quote
    Deployment3Ease of use6Innovation7Price & terms5
    Market penetration4.0
    Adoption4Integration4
    5.6
    value score / 10
  11. 11
    EtiquettableRisingUnder the radar
    Eco-calculator that puts carbon and Nutri-Score labels on restaurant dishes
    Best for French restaurants and caterers that want a defensible, public-data eco-score on their menu with consulting support behind it.
    France, Parisfounded 2017pricing on quote
    Deployment6Ease of use6Innovation5Price & terms6
    Market penetration4.5
    Adoption4Integration5
    5.6
    value score / 10
  12. 12
    GreenlyEstablished
    Carbon accounting and ESG reporting software for companies
    Best for restaurant or retail groups facing CSRD or client reporting demands that need a GHG assessment built from accounting data; too heavy for a single shop.
    France, Parisfounded 2019pricing on quote
    Deployment5Ease of use4Innovation7Price & terms4
    Market penetration6.5
    Adoption7Integration6
    5.4
    value score / 10
  13. 13
    EnerseeRisingUnder the radar
    AI energy manager for multi-site retail buildings
    Best for supermarket and retail chains with hundreds of sites and no energy manager per store.
    Belgium, Antwerpfounded 2021pricing on quote
    Deployment6Ease of use6Innovation6Price & terms3
    Market penetration3.5
    Adoption3Integration4
    5.4
    value score / 10
  14. 14
    PyxoRisingUnder the radar
    Reusable container service for fast food, canteens and meal delivery
    Best for French QSR chains, caterers and canteens that must comply with AGEC dine-in rules and want reusables run as a full service.
    France, Gennevilliersfounded 2018pricing on quote
    Deployment3Ease of use5Innovation6Price & terms3
    Market penetration3.5
    Adoption4Integration3
    4.6
    value score / 10
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Foodforecast
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 Rising IEDublin 2020 €299/month 6.4 4.0 6/10
Kikleo
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 Rising FRParis 2019 On quote 6.0 4.0 8/10
Alberts
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 Rising BEWijnegem (Antwerp) 2015 On quote 6.0 3.0 7/10
Biovaaka
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 Rising FILappeenranta 2018 On quote 6.0 3.0 6/10
Bringly
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 Rising NLAmsterdam 2019 On quote 6.0 5.0 6/10
Urbike
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 Rising BEBrussels 2018 On quote 6.0 2.5 6/10
Nutritics
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Head-to-head
Too Good To Go vs VytalToo Good To Go vs ResQ Club

Questions merchants ask about European sustainability solutions

What is the best European sustainability solution for an independent restaurant or shop?

On the value score, which weighs deployment simplicity, ease of use, innovation (counted double) and price and terms, the top three EU-headquartered solutions are Too Good To Go (Denmark, value score 9.0), Vytal (Germany, value score 7.6) and ResQ Club (Finland, value score 7.6). Best for any bakery, restaurant or grocer with predictable end-of-day surplus that wants extra revenue and foot traffic with no fixed fee.

Which European sustainability solutions are the most widely used?

By market penetration, which combines adoption and integrations, the most established are Too Good To Go (Denmark, market penetration 7.5), Greenly (France, market penetration 6.5) and Phenix (France, market penetration 6.0). Market penetration is shown on every card but does not decide the ranking.

Which sustainability solution is the most innovative in Europe?

Too Good To Go (Denmark) has the highest innovation score in this category, 10 out of 10. Created the Surprise Bag surplus-food marketplace, the model every other anti-waste app now follows.

What should I check before choosing a sustainability solution?

Fit with your country's reuse and anti-waste obligations; Revenue recovered vs commission taken; Reporting you can publish; Operational effort for staff. Unsold-food marketplaces, food-waste measurement, reusable packaging, carbon labelling and energy monitoring. EU packaging rules (PPWR) and national anti-waste laws are pushing these from optional to expected.

Ranking computed by AI (Claude) from customer reviews, comparators, trade associations and the news · editorial responsibility Camille POTVIN · reviewed 23 Sep 2026 · how this page is made