Top 10 Binned Foods And Tips To Avoid Waste
Updated: 1:30am UK, Wednesday 21 May 2014
The top 10 food types thrown away:
:: Bread
:: Potatoes
:: Milk
:: Meals (home-made and ready-made)
:: Fizzy drinks
:: Fruit juice and smoothies
:: Poultry meat
:: Pork meat
:: Cakes
:: Processed potatoes (chips, etc)
Tips on how to reduce waste:
:: Buy what you need and will consume
:: Check "best before" and "use-by" dates
:: Store food under the correct conditions
:: Make the most of leftovers
:: Freeze appropriate foods following guidance
:: Prepare the correct size meal
:: Serve appropriate portions
:: Buy foods with an increased shelf-life
:: Take care when cooking to avoid spillages, contamination and burning food
:: Be aware of family members and guests' likes and dislikes