In the kitchen
A quarter of the average household bin is food that could have been eaten. Don't throw away your hard-earned cash!
Use our handy hints, clever recipes and useful links to get on top of your kitchen and take control of your food bills!
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Know your dates
'Use by' is the only date that relates to food safety. You should eat or freeze the food before this date.
Other dates refer to food quality or are for shop staff.
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Kitche - Kitche it, don't ditch it
An app designed for cost saving and food waste reduction at home
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Get the hang of portion sizes: only cook what you need and make your everyday staples like pasta and rice go further.
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Egg shells, fruit peels and coffee grounds can’t be eaten, but they make great compost.
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How and where you can make it last much longer.
Making sure your fridge is at the right temperature is a great first step - it should be less than 5°C.
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Buy only what you need and save money by planning what your meals will be a few days at a time.
