When it comes to helping our planet, we all do our bit. Whether that’s by reusing and repurposing items, recycling where possible, saving water and energy or buying sustainable products, there are plenty of ways to make our lives eco-friendly on a daily basis.
But have you ever stopped to think how much food we waste? Food that’s out of date, past its best or leftovers that are thrown into the bin will all go to landfill, where it rots and releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. According to Waste Managed, the UK wastes around 9.52 million tonnes of food every year – that includes during production, processing and distribution as well as in retail and UK households.
The top most-wasted foods are bread, potatoes, milk, bananas, salad and vegetables. But, by investing in a Rangemaster waste disposal unit to get rid of items quickly, efficiently and hygienically, you can reduce your food waste to landfill and help our planet at the same time.
Rangemaster has four waste disposal units to choose from with economy, standard, mid duty and heavy duty designs. These handy gadgets allow you to dispose of leftover or out of date food via your sink, where it will be ground into smaller pieces that will pass easily through your plumbing system. All Rangemaster waste disposal include Turntable Operation where no knives or blades are used thanks to the integrated turntable function, which uses generated centrifugal force to hurl waste against the grinding ring shredding the waste into fine pieces for easy disposal. Rangemaster waste disposal units are clean, hygienic and simple to use. They also come with a lifetime corrosion guarantee and are treated with an antimicrobial agent that protects against bacteria growth and odours within its housing unit.
The economy model is ideal for low waste usage, the standard is for low to mid wastage, the mid duty is also for low to mid use but this one comes with a sound shell to reduce noise, while the heavy duty also comes with a sound shell and is perfect for high waste use.
There are many reasons why food is wasted. At home, we are often guilty of over-buying, especially at Christmas and in the New Year. We tend to stock up on meals, treats and nibbles ‘just in case’ but instead of over-estimating how much you’ll need, try to make a meal plan and stick to it. If guests do arrive unannounced, all you need are a few mince pies, some cheese and biscuits and a box of chocolates and you’re all set. There are plenty of festive recipes to inspire you if you fancy a bit of baking, including the aforementioned Mince Pies and a mouth-watering Christmas Shortbread.
Other ways you can reduce food waste include only buying what you need on a little and often basis, batch cooking, menu planning, freezing leftovers, keeping food fresh for longer in vacuum sealed containers and cutting back on the food shop during Christmas and New Year.
One big initiative with lots more info and action you can take is Love Food Hate Waste. This national brand runs campaigns to help reduce food waste including a Food Waste Action Week, food storage tips, fridge temperature tool, portion planner and more.
As well as helping our environment, reducing food waste is also kinder on the pocket, too, which is always a good thing!
