Love Food Hate Waste

City of Canada Bay is partnering with the NSW Government’s Love Food Hate Waste program to help tackle the growing issue of food waste. Council encourages the community to go online and have a look at the resources and information available.

NSW households generate 800,000 tonnes of food waste each year, equating to $2.5 billion worth of food a year or about $1,000 per household.

Council has committed to promoting the Love Food Hate Waste program to the community through Sustainable Living E-zine online newsletter and local events and festivals. Council will also be cross promoting the program at our free Treading Lightly Community Workshops.

The top five tips to help reduce food waste are:

• plan your weekly meals to save time and money
• write a shopping list and check the fridge and cupboard before you go
• measure serving sizes - use the Love Food Hate Waste serving size calculator
• store your food correctly - air tight containers help keep food fresher for longer
• use your leftovers for an easy week night meal.

For more tips and ideas on how to waste less food, save money and our environment visit the Love Food Hate Waste website.