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  • 4 Easy ways to reduce food waste

    Staff Writer - 5 min read

    07 April 2021


    Every year, over 7 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill. We look at some simple ways to reduce your food waste and get the most out of your produce.

    4 easy ways to reduce food waste

    Every year, over 7 million tonnes of food is wasted – almost 300kg per person. Not only does this cost you money, it contributes to around six percent of greenhouse gas emissions.

    So what can we do to avoid it? 

    1. Shop smarter

    The best way to reduce food waste is to simply buy less. Plan your meals in advance and arm yourself with a shopping list to ensure you only buy what you need. While it might be convenient to buy produce in bulk, studies have shown it leads to higher amounts of produce being wasted.

    Alternatively, buy loose fruit and veggies so you only purchase what you need.

    If you haven’t already, try self-serve for things like nuts, dried fruit, flour and rice (BYO reusable container). Many supermarkets have serve-yourself sections, as do most health food stores.

    And, of course, eat seasonally and locally. Getting fruit and veggies from your local farmers market or greengrocer usually means your food has lower food miles, your local shopkeepers can give you tips on how to get the most out of what you’re buying, and it fosters a sense of community. 

    2. Store things properly

    Avoid food going to waste by keeping tabs on what’s in the fridge, and how long it’s been there. Move older produce to the front of the vegetable crisper so you’re more inclined to use it.

    Research suggests wrapping your veggies in damp kitchen paper so they last longer and don’t wilt (just make sure you replace the paper every day or so).

    Keep herbs in a jar with a little water in the bottom (like a bunch of flowers) in the fridge to keep fresh. If you know you won’t use them within a few days of buying, roughly chop and freeze them in ice cube trays or reusable bags.

    3. Use what you’ve got

    It’s easy to fall into the trap of only using the ‘good’ parts of your veggies, or throwing things out when they get a bit squashy.

    Try adding thinly sliced broccoli stems to stir fries and pastas, roast up cauliflower leaves to add to salads and soups, blitz up carrot and radish tops for a tasty pesto, and toast rinsed and dried pumpkin seeds with a little salt, pepper and olive oil for a healthy snack.

    Fruits like apples, pears, and stone fruit can be stewed and enjoyed with muesli, while bananas, grapes, berries and citrus can be frozen and used in cakes and smoothies.

    Many peels are high in fibre and nutrients, so resist peeling potatoes, carrots, parsnip and apple when you’re cooking.

    Keep scraps like pea pods, onion skin, and leek tops for homemade veggie stock. Store in a bag in the freezer, then boil them up in a big pot of water with some aromatics like herbs, seaweed, and peppercorns for a fragrant stock. Throw in some old Parmesan rind for an umami hit.

    UK cook Anna Jones has a bunch of delicious recipes that minimise food waste, otherwise check out the Zero Waste Chef for more great recipes and an exhaustive list of waste saving tips to use around the kitchen.

    4. Compost what you can’t

    We can’t eat everything, and some foods will inadvertently end up going to waste. Rather than chucking them out, start a backyard compost bin. After a few months, you’ll have nutrient-rich compost to throw on your garden. If you don’t have space for a compost bin, you can throw kitchen scraps in your green waste bin, or check the ShareWaste app to see who’s accepting scraps near you. 


    Staff Writer

    Staff writers come from a range of backgrounds including health, wellbeing, music, tech, culture and the arts. They spend their time researching the latest data and trends in the health market to deliver up-to-date information, helping everyday Australians live healthier lives. This is general information only and is not intended as medical, health, nutritional or other advice. You should obtain professional advice from a medical or health practitioner in relation to your own personal circumstances. 

    Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not intended as financial, medical, health, nutritional or other advice. You should obtain professional advice from a financial adviser, or medical or health practitioner in relation to your own personal circumstances.

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