Preventing Food Waste
Feeling frustrated about wasting food despite your best efforts? Learn how to make the most of what you buy, save money, and reduce waste with simple tricks that fit into everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions for Preventing food waste
Bread can go stale quickly on the counter. Here are simple tips to keep bread fresher for longer and reduce waste:
Avoid storing bread in the fridge. Cold temperatures dry out bread faster, causing it to go stale sooner. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain moisture.
A well-designed bread bin creates the perfect environment with enough humidity and airflow to keep bread fresh for up to three days.
Store bread in a cotton or linen bag rather than plastic. Natural fabric bags allow airflow while preventing bread from drying out too fast.
Plan purchases based on how much you will realistically eat. If your household doesn’t consume bread quickly, buy smaller quantities or half-loaves.
Bread crusts or heels are perfectly edible. You can whizz them in a food processor to make breadcrumbs or turn them into croutons.
Slice and freeze bread to toast or thaw individual slices as needed. To defrost, pop frozen slices in the toaster or defrost in the fridge.
Cooking with the whole vegetable doesn’t just reduce waste, it adds new flavours, textures, and nutrients to your meals.
It also adds a bit of adventure and creativity to your cooking. It’s about being curious in the kitchen, conscious of waste, and seeing every part of your ingredients as an opportunity.
Many commonly discarded veggie bits (stems, leaves, and peels) are not only edible but also surprisingly tasty and good for your body.
By using the whole vegetables, you’re contributing to a healthier planet, saving money, and discovering delicious new ways to enjoy food.
A lot of food (and money) gets wasted just because we don’t put things in the right spot in the fridge. Here's how you can store produce to keep it fresh for longer:
The top shelf: Cooked meals (think leftovers, soups in containers)
The middle shelf: Milk, cheese, pre-cooked/cured meats (like ham) and sausages, tofu, eggs
The bottom shelf: Raw meat (beef, poultry, pork), fish and seafood,
The fruit and vegetable drawers: Root vegetables (like carrots and beetroot), other fresh vegetable produce (like peppers, broccoli) some fruits, like apples and grapes