When we waste food, it’s not the only resource that's lost. We also waste the energy, fuel, water and time that it took to grow, harvest, store, transport and cook the food.

Avoidable food and drink waste costs the average household £470 annually. That’s at least £40 a month you could save.

When it comes to minimising the impact of consumption on Scotland's environment, the best place to start is by trying to reduce what we use.

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