Food waste and green cones

Around a third of all food we buy ends up being thrown away and most of this could have been eaten.

If we stopped wasting all this good food, we could have a huge impact on the environment, the equivalent of taking 1 in 5 cars off UK roads.

How can we reduce food waste?

Home composters could be used in the majority of homes with gardens to reduce a significant, proportion of this wasted food. Find out more about home composting.

Alternatively, a food digester called a green cone could be used. A green cone reduces waste to its natural components of water, carbon dioxide and a small residue. The solar-heated garden unit takes all cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, bones, dairy products, vegetables and fruit. To find out more about green cones and how to order one for just £10 (not including delivery) go to Great Green Systems.

Where can I find out more about reducing food waste?

Visit the www.lovefoodhatewaste.com website for tips, recipes and much more. Alternatively, you can call their helpline if you have any questions on 0808 1002040.