Focusing on Food Waste

More than 35% of global CO2 greenhouse gases come from the production and distribution of food. By preventing unnecessary food waste, we can greatly reduce the impact our eating habits are having on climate change.

In West Sussex, food waste makes up a staggering 40% of the average household general waste bin. However, up to 70% of that waste can actually be avoided!

With Food Waste Action Week taking place from 4 to 10 March 2024 (TBC), now is an excellent  time to forge new habits by wasting less while also reducing food bills.

The West Sussex Waste Partnership is tackling food waste through various trials and initiatives. It is also undertaking trials of separate food waste collections to further reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill.

If you have excess or leftover food you can find details on ways to share it and avoid your food going to waste by visiting Food Rescue campaign.

For more top tips, visit the Love Food, Hate Waste website. It’s packed with information and inspiration to help you plan meals and make delicious food.

Fans of social media? Don’t forget to let others know what you’re doing, use the hashtag #WestSussexClimateAction

[source: WSCC Your Environment & Climate Change eNewsletter – February 2022 edition] Follow this link to read more > https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWSCC/bulletins/308b657

Useful websites https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/.  https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/citizen-behaviour-change/love-food-hate-waste/key-campaigns/food-waste-action-week