04 November 2020
Love Food Hate Waste research has found that while 74% of us make a shopping list, only 55% of us think we stick to it and the reality is probably…
Read The ArticleOne 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…
A hot chicken and some bread rolls is a quintessential Kiwi meal – perfect for the beach, bach or a busy night. But what do you do with the last…
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to make your food last longer so you didn’t have to throw it away? Imagine leftovers that stay as fresh as the day…
Do you want to reduce your food waste but don’t know where to start? Our free online coaching course will take you through it step by step. Did you know…
Are you living alone? Or maybe you have a different dietary requirement than the rest of your family? Or do you live with lots of other people but only cook…
Community fruit and vegetable stands are popping up all around New Zealand, giving people a place where they can leave their excess produce for others to help themselves to. These…
Holly Patterson and Madyson Picard from Parua Bay School, Northland have been crowned New Zealand’s Root to Tip cooking competition winners, from more than 400 years five and six school…