7 WAYS TO CUT WASTE

PLAN ahead. Check your cupboards and fridge before doing the food shop, make a list of what you need and stick to it.

REDUCE waste by making frequent trips to the supermarket or grocery store rather than bulk-buying once a week.

CHALLENGE yourself to use all the food from the previous trip before buying more. Designate days to eat leftovers — which should be stored in clear containers to stop you forgetting them in the fridge — or freeze them.

CHECK the use-by dates of food while in the supermarket and buy products with the longest expiry dates to give you time to eat them.

USE apps such as Nosh and NoWaste, which help you keep track of what food is in your fridge and cupboards so you can eat it before it goes off.

OTHER apps, including Kitche and SuperCook, will help you make the most of your leftovers by suggesting recipes for meals based on the food you already have.

CHECK your fridge temperature. It should be between 0c and 5c (32f-41f) to keep food fresh.