Written by Jenny Catton
According to the ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ campaign, UK households throw away a staggering 7.2 million tonnes of food every year. And if this food wasn’t wasted, the CO2 reduction would be the equivalent of taking 1 in 5 cars off the road.
With a little planning, you can avoid food waste. Not only will you be helping the environment but you could also save on your shopping bills. Here are some ideas:
Plan Your Meals
Decide what meals you are going to cook before doing the weekly shop. This way you can choose ingredients that can be used in several recipes.
Get Creative
It’s easy to look in the fridge after a long day at work and be stuck for inspiration. But take a little time to think about how random ingredients could be combined. For example, left over potatoes, an onion and a box of eggs could be made into a delicious Spanish omelette.
Take Left-overs to Work
If you have a tendency to cook portions that are too big, don’t throw the left-overs away. Pop them in a box and take them to work for lunch the next day. Just make sure you store the food correctly to avoid food poisoning.
Nothing’s Too Small
You might think that a tiny piece of leftover cheese, a few peas or one solitary tomato isn’t worth keeping. But little odds and ends like these are perfect for adding to homemade curries, stews or pizzas.
For more inspiration, visit: http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
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