22 March 2026
Do you have so many feijoas that you don’t know what to do with them? Chances are, you may be sick of the sight of them - you have given...
Read The ArticleIt may seem like such a small action, but freezing your bread could help save 20 million loaves of bread from going to waste each year. That’s right, 20 million…
Bottling fruit may seem old-fashioned, but with so many fruit trees flourishing in Kiwi backyards, it is still an excellent and easy way of preserving fruit. In New Zealand, the…
This Chinese language infographic and video outlines the extent of food waste in New Zealand and shares ideas about what can be done to reduce food waste.
If you need help in the kitchen or want to eliminate your food waste entirely, we have the book to assist you. The Waste-Wise Kitchen Companion by Jean B. MacLeod…
You probably know that Kiwi households throw away 157,398 tonnes of food every year – but do you know just how much food you’re throwing away? Most people have no…
Summer is in full swing now, which means your kitchen should be full of sweetcorn, salad and stone fruit. With these foods only being in-season for a short time, you’ll…
Chutneys are a great way to turn excess fruit and vegetables into a delicious and versatile condiment. However, many people are put-off by the thought of making their own chutneys,…
Every year Kiwis throw away tonnes of food – 122,547 tonnes, in fact, all of which could have been eaten. That figure doesn’t include what supermarkets or restaurants are throwing…
Do you still have leftover Christmas treats lurking in your cupboards, but can’t stomach the thought of eating another mince pie? We have a solution for you. Use your Christmas…
Instead of throwing away your Christmas leftovers, freeze them. You may be surprised by just how many Christmas foods can be frozen.
A year ago, a fridge was placed in central Auckland with the hope that it would encourage people to leave excess food for other people to take. Known as the…
Did you know there is a handy kitchen appliance that can help you throw away less food? We don’t mean your fridge and freezer, but a new benchtop machine that…
