> That's an interesting idea and could be extended via a comparison to CSA shares, which are pretty much the same idea without any recipes or tech or phone apps, but similar energy, packaging, and distribution (financial and enviro) cost problems.
CSAs around here (upstate NY) are "show up at the farm or one of a couple spots around town". There are giant reusable baskets of each of the things on offer, with chalkboards saying stuff like "Carrots: max 8". You bring your own bags. No packaging or waste whatsoever, and if you don't like kale you just skip it (and they'll usually be happy to let you take a few extra of something else).
CSAs around here (upstate NY) are "show up at the farm or one of a couple spots around town". There are giant reusable baskets of each of the things on offer, with chalkboards saying stuff like "Carrots: max 8". You bring your own bags. No packaging or waste whatsoever, and if you don't like kale you just skip it (and they'll usually be happy to let you take a few extra of something else).