26 March 2021
Do your children take an apple to school in the morning just to bring it back at the end of the day? Do they eat half a sandwich and bring…
Read The ArticleWe all love a spud, but if you need some new inspiration about what to do with potatoes, look no further. Maybe you bought too many and they are starting…
Potatoes are one of our favourite foods, so it is probably surprising that they are also one of the most wasted foods in New Zealand. Despite our love for chips,…
It probably comes as no surprise that lettuce is one of the most wasted vegetables in New Zealand. We have all encountered limp lettuce in the back of our fridge,…
It’s the time of the year when we pack up the car and head off to the beach, bach or bush for a wonderful few days or week of summer…
If we asked you how much food you wasted every week, would you be able to answer us? Most New Zealand families have no idea how much food they are…
One couple’s vision to support their community has seen an entire network of Pātaka Kai stands created around New Zealand. Swanie Nelson, and her husband Terry, are the instigators of…
One of the things most people love about Christmas is the food. Whether your favourite is Christmas mince pies, a big slice of pavlova or a ham sandwich on Boxing…
Over two million uneaten tubs of hummus are thrown away every year in New Zealand. Most of us are probably guilty of opening a container of hummus, eating a small amount…
We all have (at least) one person who we know is guilty of throwing away a lot of food. Maybe they are terrible at planning, have a fridge so full…
Christmas shopping can be stressful and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be – there are lots of edible Christmas gifts that you can make using ingredients you already have….
Hospitals in South Auckland have been reducing their food waste thanks to the hard work of Debbie Wilson and the Environmental Advisory Committee. Wilson, formerly a nurse but now the…
For many people, feeding food scraps to their pets or animals is an easy way to dispose of their food waste. Feeding food scraps to animal can be a win-win…
What should you do with food scraps that can’t be eaten? If you have ever looked through your rubbish bin you will know that there are some food items that…
Composting is a natural way of recycling that keeps food scraps out of landfill and returns their nutrients to the soil. Composting breaks down food into a rich material that enhances soil and…
You are probably familiar with the concept of composting, but have you ever heard of Bokashi composting? Bokashi is a form of fermented composting which is done on a small…
Worm farms are the perfect way for people who don’t have space for a compost system to dispose of their food scraps. In a worm farm, tiger worms eat food…
Her experience working with victims of domestic violence mobilised Labour MP Angie Warren-Clark to lead the fight against food waste. Warren-Clark is the force behind the Environment Select Committee briefing…
Not all vegetables are created equal. Some hardy things like carrots and pumpkin can last for weeks or months, while others may wilt within a day of two of making…