According to The Great Unwaste, one in 4 of us head to the supermarket without a list, which can lead to impulse buys and food waste. 

Based on even a simple meal plan, a shopping list can help you stay organised and on budget. 

Here are 5 list-making tips to help you make the most of every shop:

Plan it

Create a weekly meal plan based on ingredients you already have; include a leftover night.

List it

Use a paper or digital shopping list or keep a staples list and mark of items that need to be replaced.

Use categories

Grouping your list by categories streamlines your shop and can prevent impulse buys.

Be specific

Add exact quantities to your list to prevent overbuying.

Substitutes and swaps

Swap expensive or out of stock ingredients. Use apps like Saveful for ideas for swappable ingredients.

For more ideas and resources to waste less food, visit The Great Unwaste or our website.