01/09/2026
All Hallows Eco-tip of the month for September: 'Give us this day our daily bread' (Matthew 6:11)
'Food, glorious food' says the song from the film 'Oliver'. Yet we waste so much. The UK wastes between 9.7-10.5 million tonnes every year, and the majority is from our homes. Have you been surprised - or shocked - at how full your food waste bins are? The average family throws out £470 a year! We could save so much money and help the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions if we used food more wisely. So here are a few tips.
1. Only cook what you need - and if you have leftovers, think about freezing portions. Most leftover veg and even rice can be frozen or used in soups and sauces.
2. Make sure your fridge is between 0-5 degrees.
3. Store bread in the freezer or somewhere dark and cool, and take out only what you need.
4. Make a shopping list so you don't buy duplicates and land up with a fridge full of out of date yogurts or mouldy cheese!
5. Don't be tempted to buy larger bags of veg or fruit unless you know you can use it before it loses its vitamins. It's often false economy!
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