Love Food Hate Waste

Did you know that we waste £10 billion worth of food every year in the UK?

The Council, as part of the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership, is promoting WRAPs 'Love Food Hate Waste' campaign in the Borough of Broxbourne by raising awareness of the amount of food that is thrown away. 

Research has shown that around a third of food we buy is thrown away costing the average resident £610 per year. The 'Love Food Hate Waste' campaign acknowledges that some food waste is inevitable. However, residents of the Borough can save a large sum of money by taking simple steps to lower the amount of food thrown away each week in their purple sacks. 

Furthermore, by reducing the amount of food thrown away, residents can help protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that 20 per cent of climate change emissions are related to the production, processing, transportation and storage of food.

Some quick and simple tips to save both time and money, including planning your meals in advance, cooking the right portion of food and being creative with any leftovers, can be found on the Love Food Hate Waste website or on a leaflet available by calling 01992 785575 extension 5614.