Eat

The best way to reduce your food waste at home is to eat everything you buy, and only buy what you need.  This is sometimes easier said than done. Take a look at our top tips to help you get started 👇

• Eat all of your food and get more value and nourishment from your food by eating and using all the edible parts and reduce what goes in the bin. Here are some low waste recipes to try.
• Eat all edible parts of your food - There is no need to peel carrots and potatoes and use the outer leaves in cauliflower cheese. You'll get greater value for the same price; help save food from being wasted and your meals will be packed with goodness!
• Eat your leftovers - Left over dinners make the best lunches the next day served hot or cold. After you've finished your meal, pop your leftovers into container and pop it in the fridge or freezer to enjoy another day and keep it out of the bin. Here are some great leftover veg recipes if you want to mix things up! 
• Make your own stock - Save veg peel and other edible bits you'd normally throw away & simmer in water for 20 mins. Freeze and use when required.
• Remember to plan time to defrost your meat safely - Many recipes work well using meat that's been frozen. Defrost in fridge overnight or in a microwave beforehand. Find out how to defrost meat safely. 
• Serving the right portions - Use smaller plates when serving food, they will look full when the right portions are used vs being lost on a big plate creating temptation to serve too much. Use this portion calculator to help you get the right amount every time 😊
• Encouraging kids to eat their food - Ask them to help you prepare and cook the easier meals. When asked why they liked their food kids said, 'because I helped to make it!'.

For any food you can't eat, make sure to recycle it using your weekly food waste collection. Find out more about waste & recycling collections in your area here.