With the cost of food creeping up every day, many households are feeling the pinch. Luckily, there’s a way to help save money and the planet – by reducing your food waste you can make your leftovers last for longer. Did you know that the average family of four can save £70 a month by decreasing the amount of food they throw away? That’s why we’re supporting Food Waste Action Week and we hope you will too!
Food Waste Action Week is a national campaign created with the aim of halving food waste by 2030. With UK households throwing away a staggering 4.5 million tonnes of edible food each year, you can help save an estimated one in five bags of food that are currently going to waste each week.
Unsure of where to begin? It’s easier than you think to get started. Take the first step today:
1. Learn how to keep your food fresher for longer.
2. Perfect your portion sizes.
3. Use up your leftover ingredients by trying out one of our tasty recipes.
We have many more great tips and tricks waiting to help you reduce your food waste and save time and money. You can also get involved this Food Waste Action Week by visiting our social media channels between 6 – 12 March and sharing our messages.