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24.01.2022 Freeze before you leave for a holiday to save good food from going to waste. Did you know you can freeze... * cheeses * cooked meat * egg yolks * bread... * berries * bananas * ginger * lemons ...and so much more! So this year, stuff your freezer not your rubbish bin. #GetStuffedFoodWaste See more

23.01.2022 Stuff this cheesy slice full of any leftover ham and veggies. You can even freeze it for quick lunches or picnic snacks. #GetStuffedFoodWaste

23.01.2022 Need some leftover #inspo? Stuff all your leftovers into the one sandwich to rule them all!

22.01.2022 After stuffing yourself with cheese, say ‘Get stuffed!’ to seeing the rest of it end up in the bin. Make the most of your epic cheese platter by: * putting out half blocks first and topping up if needed * keeping it cool in the shade * putting leftovers in the fridge asap... * freezing any leftover cheeses for later. Hard or soft, freeze them in a container for snacks, sandwiches and cheesy sauces. #GetStuffedFoodWaste See more

19.01.2022 Important advice to keep leftovers fresh and safe to eat!

19.01.2022 When food goes to waste, so does the land, water and fuel that were used to grow and transport it. When you shop smart, store it right and eat what you've bought you actively fight food waste at home. You also help fight climate change by preventing food from ending up in a landfill where it decomposes and emits harmful greenhouse gas emissions. To learn more about the action you can take at home, visit our website: https://bit.ly/2YILCBz

18.01.2022 Shopping seasonal means you'll be buying fresher, more affordable produce. You'll also be doing your bit for your community and the environment as seasonal produce is more likely to be local with fewer transport miles. Our tip is to check what's in season and plan weekly meals around the produce before you shop. ... Check out this handy seasonal guide: https://sustainabletable.org.au/all-things-ethical-eating//

15.01.2022 Learn to compost online this weekend! Tune in to these free Facebook live sessions to get your home compost going and your garden growing Two sessions available: Backyard Compost Solutions Tuesday 5 May 10.30-11am http://ow.ly/RTmi50zp7Xd Worm Farming and Bokashi basics Saturday 9 May 10.30-11am http://ow.ly/a3Kc50zp7YR... #lovefoodhatewaste #darebinbackyardharvest #ICAW #backtoearth #compost #foodandgreenwaste 3000acres

14.01.2022 Who wants to start a new habit in 2020 that will save you money, make dinner times easier and help the environment? Join over 2,000 Victorian households that have taken the 4-week Love a List Challenge to cut food waste by: 1. Writing a weekly meal plan 2. Sticking to a shopping list 3. Making the most of your food... Make 2020 the year that your household stops throwing away good food and money! www.lovefoodhatewaste.vic.gov.au/love-a-list See more

12.01.2022 The Pinkard-Rattle family took the Love a List Challenge and went from wasting $51.24 a week worth of food to absolutely nothing, zip, zero! That's over $2,500 a year saved from the bin. To learn how you can save more visit: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au//Love-Fo/Love-a-list

09.01.2022 Here's a fun, no-fuss lunch idea for the kids. Try Pizza Toast! 1. Lightly toast bread. 2. Top toast with a tomato-based sauce. 3. Get creative with your toppings and top with cheese.... 4. Place in the oven and cook until the cheese has melted. 5. Enjoy! For more waste saving ideas these holidays, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3munJb3

08.01.2022 The average Victorian home throws away almost $2200 of food every year. Reducing food waste is an opportunity to save money, time and fight climate change. Love a List is a challenge that guides you to reduce the amount of food and money that goes to waste in your home. ... Sign up today and receive the tips and tools you need to save more. https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/love-a-list

07.01.2022 Local businesses and clever apps are teaming up to get unsold food to people going hungry

06.01.2022 Your freezer can help extend the life of food that might otherwise go off. Our top freezing tips: - Save your loaf for later. Not going to eat the whole loaf straight away? Why not slice it and freeze a portion to use later. - Puree fruit and vegetables with high water content before freezing. Freeze in portions to use in smoothies, jams or pie fillings.... - Cooked rice and pasta can be frozen. Always freeze separately to the sauce, so that they last longer. - Portion and allow leftovers and cooked food to cool before freezing. Freeze within 2 hours of cooking and make sure everything is well wrapped. See more

06.01.2022 Has your local school taken advantage of the free Love Food Hate Waste school resources? It’s a great way to enrich student knowledge and awareness of food waste issues and actions to tackle it. Materials include lesson plans, in-class worksheets and homework sheets for grades 1 to 8, mapped against the national and Victorian curricula. To find out more visit: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/Love-Food-Hat/Schools

06.01.2022 Would you like to plan once, shop once and eat all week? The Love a List Challenge can help you do exactly that. Over 4-weeks you'll learn how to shop smart and make the most of the food you have, saving time and money along the way. ... Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ElYGG8

05.01.2022 Did you know? Food scraps and garden waste don't belong in your recycling bin. For food waste like peels and offcuts, there is a range of ways you can put their nutrients to good use: - Set up your own compost, bokashi bin or worm farm. There's an option for every household type. Some councils even offer discounts on equipment. - Some councils have combined food and garden waste kerbside collections. Check your council website to see if your council offers one. -Find a compost near you. Some councils offer community composting sites.

03.01.2022 Want to enjoy more time and save money on food this week? Plan a leftovers night! It may involve reinventing last nights dinner or using up that extra bit of spinach in your fridge. Loving your leftovers is a great way to make the most of what you already have.... For more ways to save money, time and food sign up to the Love a List Challenge. You'll get access to resources and practical actions to save more each week. https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/love-a-list

03.01.2022 Not going to eat it right now? Freeze it for later. Our tip is to label your container with the item and date you're freezing it. This will help you keep track of what you've got on hand when you're searching for a meal idea. Here are more tips to freeze almost anything:

02.01.2022 We spend so much time, money and effort to make amazing food for the festive season. So say 'Get stuffed!' to throwing away food this year and make the most of your leftovers. Check out our top tips and recipes: www.lovefoodhatewaste.vic.gov.au/christmas

01.01.2022 Make sure you'll have the ingredients at home to transform leftover ham into this delicious family favourite. It'll sure beat a ham sandwich!