The Great Unwaste Challenge
Turning food waste around
The Great Unwaste is a national campaign with a mission to help households have a positive impact on the planet, our people and pockets by providing easy ways to reduce the amount of food we throw away. The target is to reduce household food waste by over 20% by 2030, as part of Australia’s commitment to halve total food waste by 2030.
Keen to join us and turn food waste around?
Council is running a 6-week Unwasting challenge that kicks off 16 March. Each week you’ll receive an email with tips and support for a specific action you can try at home. Register your interest online or contact the resource recovery team for more information at resourcerecovery@ballina.nsw.gov.au.
Register here
Our top tips to get the most out of your food:
- Store food the right way
- Flexible meal planning
- Love your leftovers
- Eat the oldest items first
- Buy the right amount
- Make the right amount
- Serve the right amount
Find more details and tips at thegreatunwaste.com.au
We are a partner of Love Food Hate Waste and their associated Food Smart program. With the support of North East Waste, households and businesses can learn how to reduce their food waste through better meal plans, smarter shopping and more effective food storage.
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness about the environmental, economic and social impacts of food waste in NSW and reduce the amount of good food sent to landfill.
The program is run by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and delivered in partnership with NSW businesses, not-for-profit organisations, local councils and community groups who share a commitment to reducing food waste.
