We are supporting the national Love Food Hate Waste campaign which has identified that we throw away 1/3 of the food we buy (6.7m tonnes each year) and most of this is food that could have been eaten.

This has a big impact on our environment due to the energy, water and packaging needed for it’s production, transportation and storage amounting to about 20% of our climate change emissions.  What’s more, the food that then ends up in landfill sites gives off methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. 

Most of us don't realise the impact that food waste has on our environment and most of us don't realise how much food we actually waste.

To help us all reduce the amount of food that we throw away, we have included some suggestions to help you:

• Make a list before I go shopping
• Check that my fridge is between 1 and 5 centrigrade
• Cook the right amount and follow the portion guidelines on packets
• Use up leftovers to create new meals
• Keep a food waste diary for a week to see how much and what types of food I throw away
• Visit the www.lovefoodhatewaste.com website.  This comprehensive website is full of information about food waste and has plenty more ideas to help you.