Food waste is a major problem for British households trying to budget. Buying a loaf of bread only to find its gone mouldy or letting yoghurts go off in the fridge can all add up and on average each adult bins £405 worth of food each year.
The worst part about this figure is that two thirds of Brits are buying food knowing it will end up in the bin, particularly if it’s vegetables or salad items. With the cost of living crisis and everyone looking for ways to save, being more organised when buying food could save you hundreds over the year.
More than £21 billion worth of food is thrown away by British households every year, according to a new study from cracker brand Jacob’s. That is 13% of all the food they buy.
