Food

Did you know, in the UK, 58% of food waste comes from our households according to this report published by WRAP.

It’s a hard fact 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. 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 habits 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.

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