Food waste
According to a recent study 1 in 3 people throw away one shopping bag of food each week.
The average UK family could save up to £720 a year by saving food from the bin!
Here are some tips and habits that can help you reduce food waste:
Before you head to the shops:
- check what you have in the cupboard
- plan ahead - Love food hate waste have a portion planner
- write a list of what you need
- take a photo of the inside of your cupboard or fridge to refer back to when you at the shops
When you are at the shops
- refer to your list
- check the best before and use by dates
When you get home
- store your food appropriately - check the packaging or use love food hate waste's A-Z of food storage
- freeze food that you will not be able to eat before its date
- check your fridge is set to the correct temperature
When your food is about to go out of date
- remember you can use your freezer to freeze food right up until the use by date
When you cook too much
- freeze portions to eat on a later day
- look for recipes to use your leftovers a new way, love food hate waste have a selection of recipes
For more ideas and information see:
Love food hate waste and Recycle Devon