Most of us don’t intend to waste food. However, food waste makes up almost 50% of what we put in our red household bins.
Wasting food doesn't just hurt your wallet it also wastes energy, water and other resources that go into making, storing and transporting that food. And when food decomposes in landfill, it releases methane - a greenhouse gas – that dramatically contributes to global warming.
What can we do about it?
Reducing food waste is a priority for Council. And we want to help you do the same and have a positive impact on your pocket and the planet.
We've partnered with The Great Unwaste, - developed by End Food Waste Australia - a nationwide initiative to inspire and support us all to reduce food waste in their homes through useful and money-saving tips and recipes.
Still have food scraps?
- Try home composting or use a worm farm. Council offers a $90 voucher toward the purchase of a worm farm or compost bin for attending a composting or worm farm workshop at Kimbriki .
- Introduce backyard chickens to your place.
- Learn to pickle, preserve and create new meals from leftovers.
- Try your local community garden. please contact the garden to ensure they are accepting food scraps.
- Join a community-run food scrap recycling program like Peels to connect you with local composters or people who can donate food scraps to you.
How to reduce food waste videos
Composting and worm farming
Composting and worm farming are great alternatives to disposing of your food waste in the rubbish bin while creating quality fertiliser for your pot plants and garden.
Pack, stack and chill
Half of what we put in our household bins is food, forgotten, out of date, and leftovers that go to landfill and cost us thousands of dollars each year. Pack, stack, and chill are your secret weapons to longer lasting food in your fridge. Watch video.
Keeping backyard chickens
Chickens love your food waste and they give you free, fresh free-range eggs while also making great pets for your kids. Watch our video on how to keep chickens in your backyard.
Check you comply with regulations when housing chickens.
