When I first looked at how to reduce our spending, I started with food. Unlike council rates, I could control how much we spent and it provided an easy win. But did you know that focusing on reducing food waste can provide wider economic, environmental and social benefits too? “It is estimated that Australian households throw away almost $4,000 worth of unused food each year.” – Hon Michaelia Cash and Hon Zed Seselja Why Fight Food Waste? Social Benefits “Eat your dinner. There’s starving children in Africa.” Anyone remember this oft-repeated phrase from my childhood? Although trite, food insecurity occurs in all countries, including Australia. Our food industry produces enough to feed
