In the UK we throw away more food from our homes than packaging and food has a greater impact on the environment. See how you can help to tackle the 5.3m/tonnes of avoidable food waste.
Solutions around household food waste
It is estimated that 20% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions are associated with food production, distribution and storage. Zero Waste Scotland is working with consumers through the Love Food Hate Waste programme and with the grocery sector through the Courtauld Commitment to reduce food waste and optimise packaging.
Date labels and storage guidance
Around 2.9 million tonnes of food and drink is thrown away by consumers before ever being cooked or served. Confusion around date labels and storage guidance is thought to contribute significantly to food and drink being thrown away by consumers before ever being cooked or served.
Ambient
The grocery category known as 'ambient' is one of the broadest both in terms of the number of products available and packaging types used.
Chilled & frozen
Packaging has a key role in ensuring that chilled and frozen foods are protected and do not end up as waste. There is huge potential to make further efficiencies in the supply chain and with consumers.
Fresh
There is huge potential to cut the amount of fresh food and packaging waste generated each year in the supply chain and by consumers. Of particular importance is increasing the recyclability of packaging at the end of a products life.
