Submitted by Westmeath County Council

At Christmas we over indulge but did you that 1/3 of all the food we purchase is wasted? This is costing the average household between €700 – €1,000 per year!

To stop this waste we need to “re-think” our food habits – here are a few tips to help:

• Make a list of the food you throw out for a week….you’ll be shocked at what you waste.
• Plan ahead – plan your meals – use what you already have in your cupboards, fridge & freezer
• Make a shopping list – and stick to it!
• Beware of special offers – it’s only a bargain if you use it all!
• Make the most of what you bought – store it in the right place
• Know your dates – Best Before is a guideline, Use By is a deadline
• An overloaded plate leads to an overloaded bin – know your portions
• Get creative with leftovers

You can download a poster below showing how to win in the shopping battleground this Christmas, and also a recipe booklet for those Christmas dinner leftovers.

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