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FOOD WASTE Reduce your food waste, help combat climate change & save money! The edible food we throw away contributes to climate change. Not only are we wasting food, but also the valuable resources that go into creating it - from fertilisers and water used for growing it, to greenhouse gases created from its production and transportation. Here are some handy tips on how to reduce your food waste:
MAKE A LIST
STORE FOOD CORRECTLY
Bread is best stored in its original packaging in a cupboard or bread bin, not the fridge where it goes stale more quickly. Potatoes should be kept in a breathable bag/sack (not plastic packaging) and stored in a cool, dark place.
GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER
Before you go shopping, plan your meals and make a list. It will help you buy only what you need.
Setting your fridge to 5° Celsius will keep food fresher for longer. All kinds of foods can also be frozen on their “use-by” date, including milk and bread.
GET YOUR PORTIONS RIGHT
EAT EVERYTHING EDIBLE
A quarter of a standard mug of uncooked rice or two generous handfuls of uncooked pasta per person are a good rule of thumb when estimating quantities required. 20 somethingNew THE PARENTING MAGAZINE FOR DORSET FAMILIES
Use up every edible part of your fruit and vegetables, including broccoli stalks and cooked potato skins.
