Tesco has revealed a useful hack to help shoppers save money on their weekly shop that can cut about £260 from their bills each year.
New data has uncovered that the majority of shoppers waste money by not checking what items they have at home before going to do their weekly shop.
From fridge staples to a one-off buy, most shoppers don't know what is already in their kitchens before heading to the supermarket, according to a new study by the megastore Tesco via YouGov. Although 65% of shoppers acknowledge that looking at their cupbords would help them reduce food waste, the majority at 80% do not take the time to do so, reports Wales Online..
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This means that people will typically choose to take to the aisles blindly or order in a takeaway rather than do this.
The research shows that three-quarters of UK households throw away forgotten items lurking in cupboards, fridges and freezers that they never got around to eating.
The amount of edible food an average UK household wastes each year equates to approximately £800.
As households are looking for ways to tighten their belts during the cost of living crisis, Tesco is encouraging shoppers to make a shopping list and take inventory before they shop.
The supermarket is urging the nation to implement a Use Up Day where once a week, people cook a meal using up food already in their kitchen, without needing to go out to buy more. By adopting this simple yet effective food hack, the average family could reduce the amount of food thrown away at home by a third, which adds up to a potential financial saving of £260 per year.
Not only does this decrease the amount of food put in the bin, it also makes sure that people aren't making unnecessary spends on multiple purchases.
Tony McElroy, Tesco Head of Campaigns said: “At Tesco, we want our customers to be able to get more out of their food shop whilst keeping delicious meals on the table. That’s why we’re encouraging shoppers to implement a weekly Use Up Day, take stock of what they have in their kitchens and make a shopping list before going out to shop. A little planning can help to spend less and reduce food waste, helping both our pockets and the planet.”
To provide inspiration, chefs at Tesco have compiled their top 5 budget and waste-friendly recipes to help everyone make the most of the most forgotten about items, all costing less than £1.50 per serving.
Visit the Tesco food waste hub for more recipes and resources: https://realfood.tesco.com/reduce-food-waste.html
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