Not only is food waste a huge environmental issue, but it also costs consumers financially too. Which? has shared six simple tips to follow which could help waste less food and money.
Climate action charity Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) found that UK consumers throw out around a sixth of the food they buy, it says. This amounts to 4.5 million tonnes of edible food waste annually, costing each of us £210 a year on average.
Reena Sewraz, Which? money expert, said: "No one wants to waste food and money, especially with the cost of living crisis putting huge pressure on household budgets and food waste having such a big environmental impact. Those prepared to opt for frozen foods in the supermarket will likely find some great value alternatives to fresh foods.
