1. Having a compost bin container on the kitchen bench makes me aware of how much food waste I am generating, rather than just throwing it in the bin or down the drain – Emma W
2. Put all veggie scraps in a freezer bag and use for stock in soups – Kahura M
3. Research. So many things are thrown away that are core ingredients in recipes because people don’t know how to use them – JT B
4. Always put leftovers in the freezer if they don’t get eaten the next day! Saves so much waste for us and provides another meal – Hannah
5. Pineapple skins and core can be boiled into a syrup/cordial for cocktails or mocktails. And scrub, not peel, veggies such as carrot and potato – Lauren B
6. Only buy what food you need – do a meal plan so you know exactly what you need to buy – Rachel B
7. Composting by digging a hole in your veggie garden and filling with food scraps – Barbara H
8. Always use leftovers, don’t throw them away, and always make a mid-week meal with everything that looks like it is ready to be used up – Anita D
9. Plenty of sturdy storage containers means I can keep ingredients fresh so I can buy larger quantities with less packaging and still have fresh food for cooking! – Isabella B
10. Properly store leftovers in airtight containers to keep them fresh for longer. And get creative with turning leftover ingredients into new dishes – Bel H
