Food

Did you know that between 2021 and 2022, wasted food cost families around £80 per month? That’s £960 a year (WRAP)! In the UK, 60% of our food waste comes from our households which is hard to swallow, but don’t worry – a few simple switches to our daily habits can help keep more of our meals out of our bins and in our bellies (where they should be!) 

Making your food go further is often simpler than it sounds. Ever wondered how to make your avocado or salad leaves last just a bit longer? Or been unsure if something’s still okay to eat?

In the lead up to 2023, over 70% of us in the UK were already making changes to how we buy, store and manage food (WRAP). Making lots of small changes to how we think about food on can make a massive difference when cutting out food waste, helping both the planet and your pocket. 

If all of that’s sounding like your cup of tea (or you’re ready to dig into a wider variety of actions), here’s our menu to help change your day-to-day habits: 

Starters:

• Shopping and cooking smarter (planning ahead and batch-cooking)  

• Storing food correctly (did you know frozen foods tend to be picked and frozen at peak ripeness, when they’re most nutritious?) 

• Growing your own food at home 

Mains: 

• Adding more plants to your plate (to reduce the carbon footprint of meals and make them healthier) 

• Eating seasonal, local foods (fruit and veg are at their tastiest when they’re in season)  

Desserts: 

• Donating surplus food to a Community Fridge (find one near you)

(Each of these come with a side of savings on money, time and effort in the kitchen, as well as the sweet satisfaction of making a lasting impact for the environment) 

Ready to tuck in? Check out these pages to get started:

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