This week marks a significant step in tackling food waste, with new legislation requiring businesses across England to separate food waste from general waste.
As businesses adjust to these new regulations, Worcestershire County Council is encouraging residents to take a closer look at their own food waste habits.
To support this, the Council is relaunching #FoodSavvy a campaign designed to help residents save money and reduce food waste.
A recent poll revealed that one-third of Worcestershire residents throw away edible food more than once a week, often due to cooking too much or allowing food to expire. Additionally, 40% admitted they discard food simply because they lack knowledge about proper storage or creative ways to use leftovers.
In Worcestershire, more than a third of household black bin waste consists of food, with over two-thirds of it classified as "avoidable", meaning it could have been eaten.
To help, the County Council will be sharing top tips and practical advice on its social media channels to help residents waste less and make the most of their food.
Worcestershire County Council’s Waste Prevention Project Manager emphasised the importance of raising awareness: “We know people waste food for all sorts of reasons - they buy too much, don’t store it correctly, or aren’t sure how best to use up leftovers. #FoodSavvy aims to provide simple and effective solutions to help people plan better, store food properly, and get creative in the kitchen. Reducing food waste isn’t just good for the environment; it also helps families save money. With the average family now wasting up to £1000 worth of perfectly edible food every year, it is more important than ever that families take a good look at what they do with their food.”
The Food Savvy initiative will focus on key themes, such as planning meals and shopping, storing food correctly so that it lasts longer and eating all the food bought.
While no one sets out to waste food, the reality is that the amount wasted in the UK each year could fill 66,000 three-bedroom terraced houses. This relaunch aims to reinforce key messages and spread the word further.
For practical tips and more information, visit the FoodSavvy website.
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