Food
Household food waste accounts for 2,240,000 tonnes CO2e, this represents 2.9% of Scotland's carbon footprint. By taking action to prevent food waste the average household could save around £60 a month.
- Before grocery shopping, write out a meal plan and shopping list and only buy what you need
- Choose seasonal fruit and vegetables
- Consider reducing meat and dairy produce
- Cover pots and pans so that water boils faster (this uses less energy)
- Fill your freezer so leftovers don't go to waste
- Grow your own -- the Council's Fair Food webpage can provide information and advice
- Make sure you understand the difference between "best before" and "use by" dates
- Reduce food miles, look for local produce or food produced within the UK -- also think about walking, cycling or using public transport instead of driving to reduce your own food miles
- The Love Food Hate Waste campaign has lots of information on reducing food waste as well as recipes to try out
- Try to avoid special offers on perishable foods
- Try to have at least one day a week meat-free