It is a time for rest and indulgence for many, but one that often leads to unnecessary waste. The Soil Association, the UK’s biggest organic lobbying group, estimates that 5m puddings, 2m turkeys and 74m mince pies are binned every year.
So how can we have a more sustainable holiday? By being aware of what we are buying, says Conor Spacey, the author of Wasted, a cookbook based on using all parts of any given ingredient.
