The article is followed up with the debate article En app på telefonen kan hjelpe deg å spare penger på mat in the local newspaper Fredriksstad blad (Norwegian only).
Careful use of global resources and reduction of food waste are of high priority world wide. In this pilot trial with students, they investigated the role of smartphone apps designed to reduce food waste - also considering personal food expenses and diet quality. Apps may aid in increased awareness of food waste at the producer and consumer levels. Large-scale studies with longer duration are needed to see if apps may induce measurable changes in food waste, healthy eating, and financial expenses.