Waste not, want not FOOD WASTE WEEK 1-7 MARCH 2021
Dates for your diary MARCH
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Peanut Butter Lovers Day
Did you know that roughly a third of food produced around the world is wasted? WRAP is a not-for-profit organisation that works with governments, businesses and citizens to improve sustainability and it is hoping to raise awareness of the environmental consequences of wasting food with the first Food Waste Action Week from 1 to 7 March. Marcus Gover, CEO of WRAP, says: “Wasted food makes a significant contribution to climate change and is something we need to address together.” WRAP is asking those in hospitality to get involved with Food Waste Action Week. Can you theme your menus around leftovers? Could you pledge to donate waste to those in need? Here’s some simple steps to reduce your waste. Understand your waste – be clear on what materials
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your local council will recycle and how they need to be separated and collected. Start composting – especially useful for those with on-site gardens, composting is a great way of dealing with food waste. Some councils will collect food waste separately. Donate food waste – if you have food left over that’s safe to eat, contact local charities who will redistribute it to those in need. Make energy – recycle used cooking oil and turn it into fuel and recycle used coffee grounds and turn them into eco-briquettes or logs. Weigh your waste – use weighing scales with a tablet dashboard to take a picture of your weighed waste. This data can be uploaded to an online dashboard where it can be analysed for trends in food waste. In trials, systems like these have reduced avoidable food waste by 23%.
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St David’s Day
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St Patrick’s Day
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Comic Relief
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International Waffle Day
March is also home to Mother’s Day, so check out pages 24-27 for inspiration » ISSUE 3 2021
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