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What if I told you the extra food on your plate could’ve been someone else’s next meal? Well, if you've ever noticed that every day, we buy more than we need or leave a little extra, thinking it doesn’t matter.  But those small leftovers add up. 🍽️ The problem isn't just a lack of food—it's about how much we waste. So, on this World Food Day, let’s be mindful of our consumption because small changes can make a big difference. 🌍 Together, we can turn leftovers into hope. Let’s make every bite count. #WorldFoodDay #ReduceWaste #ZeroWaste #StopFoodWaste

Today is Stop Food Waste Day. Not only is it important to think of ways to use up leftovers, but it is equally as important to purchase correctly to avoid food going to waste. Each week, consider the following, whether at home or in a commercial food service operation: 1) Plan your menu for the following week. If you have ingredients that are expiring soon, plan meals for earlier in the week that can utilize those ingredients. 2) Take inventory of the ingredients you have in stock 3) Form a shopping list of needed ingredients and quantities based on the planned menu and inventory levels. If you follow the steps above, then your fridge should be nearly empty when it's time to shop for the following week. And thus, you eliminated food waste! It only takes a little time to do, and think, if we can all follow these steps, what a difference we can make! Please share in the comments below any other ideas for how you stop food waste. #StopFoodWasteDay Stop Food Waste Day

On World Food Day, let’s take a moment to think about how we can tackle food waste at home. A great way to start is by following the FIFO (First In, First Out) method—simply move older food items to the front of the fridge when putting away groceries. This helps ensure that nothing gets lost at the back of the crisper, and all your food stays fresh longer. For extra clarity, label items or create a designated "use it" section so everyone knows what to eat next. Want more tips on reducing food waste? Explore The Great Unwaste and learn how to make the most of what’s in your kitchen: https://ow.ly/rGLT50TMlKi #TheGreatUnwaste #TurnFoodWasteAround #WorldFoodDay

It’s our annual tradition of the 12 Days of Waste Less. This year our true love (sustainability) gave to us… - Food waste for repurposing. - Stale marshmallows. - Spent brewers yeast. - Tons of cheesy scraps. - Five recycling streams. - Shelved milk expiring. - Cookie crumbs for piggies. - Powdered drinks a-mixing. - Peanuts for deer eating. - Ten million pounds of candy. - Products in pre-packaging. - Salty snacks for snacking.

Did you know that In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40% of the food supply? That's a staggering amount! Packing your own lunch is a delicious way to reduce food waste, save money, and control your portions. Here's why packing your lunch is a win-win: 🎒 Reduce waste: By bringing your own reusable containers, you say no to single-use packaging and food scraps. 🎒 Save money: Ditching expensive restaurant meals adds up! Packing your lunch allows you to control your budget and choose healthier options. 🎒 Fuel your body: Pack nutrient-rich meals to stay energized throughout the day and avoid unhealthy temptations. Pack a powerful lunch! It's good for you, good for your wallet, and good for the planet. Source: https://lnkd.in/eu9t-Bn #EatwellPlayhard

4.7 million tonnes of edible food is wasted by UK households every year. 🍎 🥕 🥔 🍌 In total, shoppers waste £17 billion on food that ends up in the bin. We want people to buy what they really need, and according to our research, they want this too. But there are barriers to changing behaviours and a disparity between what people intend to do, and actually do. To help break down these barriers, we’ve teamed up with Gino D'Acampo for #FoodWasteActionWeek to celebrate 🎵 all the single veggies! 🎵 “Finding out just how much food ends up in the bin really shocked me. As a passionate chef, there’s nothing I love more than choosing the best produce for those I’m cooking for. Being able to pick out just what I need for each dish I make; it can’t be beaten. Saving food, saving money, and getting the best out of your cooking. What could be better?”   As Gino says, “We need to look after the environment” and the simplest way to reduce food waste is to #ChooseWhatYoullUse. Discover how your business can get involved with #FoodWasteActionWeek and help reduce food waste: https://bit.ly/3TE9i6V

🌟 Did you know? 🌟 UK kitchens toss out 4.7 million tonnes of edible #foodwaste yearly, costing residents over £17 billion per year! 💔🍽️ 🌱 This week, we're supporting WRAP's #FoodWasteActionWeek and want to help them spread the word 🗣: 🤔 From now on, try to only "Choose What You Will Use" by staying away from the things "you'll cook at some point" because, as much as we love the idea of that, those things usually end up going to waste, don't they? 🛒 With Taste Don't Waste, we can help you turn your sustainable dreams into a reality by building your shopping list automatically, making sure you don't have to think twice about buying responsibly. ⌚ What's more? If there ever are any items in your kitchen nearing the end of their lives, we'll make sure you know about it on time, so you can save them before it's too late 🚐 🌱 Let's work together this year to reduce food waste! 🌱 PS: Stay tuned for some very exciting updates about TDW!

Do you take lunch to the office? 🥗 Find out how to keep salad crisp and fresh for longer 👇 We're kicking off #FoodWasteActionWeek with a top tip from one of our Waste Nothing Challenge contributors: Bristol chef, food waste campaigner and author, Shane Jordan. Next time you buy a bag of salad, remove any slimy leaves and transfer the rest to a sealed container in the fridge as soon as possible. Keeping it in a dry and air tight container will help it last a lot longer - you might even get round to eating it! 😉 Discover more ways to reduce food waste in our 30-day Waste Nothing Challenge: https://lnkd.in/etZC32GR #Bristol #Sustainability #GlobalRecyclingDay

B12Give helps businesses fight food insecurity, but remember, reducing food waste starts with you! ️ Here are 3 quick tips to get you started: Plan your meals & shop smart: Stick to a grocery list, avoid impulse buys, and adjust portions based on need. Embrace creative leftovers: Get creative with leftovers! Repurpose them into new dishes or freeze them for later. Store food properly: Learn proper storage techniques to extend the life of your fruits, veggies, and other perishables. Remember, every bite saved helps! Together, we can create a more sustainable future where everyone has access to nourishing food. #FightFoodWasteTogether #B12GiveCommunity #SustainableChoices #StartSmallMakeADifference #NourishOurPlanet

This is an important campaign that we should be a part of. Every year, UK consumers waste 4.7 billion tonnes of edible food. I find these statistics to be staggering! Think about the process of producing food; the amount of water, energy, pesticides, labor, transportation, and the amount of carbon that is produced! #food #foodbusiness #foodwaste #carbonemissions #carbonfootprint #embodiedcarbon #climate are all related to #food.