Did you know that the average Essex household wastes £60 every month by throwing away food that could have been eaten? We’re giving you the chance to win this back!
Save food, save the environment and save money.
Sign the Essex Food Waste Pledge today!
Across 2023, take part in our monthly challenges to be in with a chance of winning £60 worth of supermarket vouchers!
If you subscribe to the Love Essex newsletter, you’ll receive monthly tips and inspiration for how you can reduce your food waste at home. By following some simple steps, you can do your bit for the planet and save yourself some serious cash at the same time!
Did you enjoy watching the video we released in January? “What a Waste” showed the story of an apple that, instead of being eaten, was thrown away. We now have a different ending to the story… watch our new video “Apple-y ever after” to find out more.
December is a time of the year when large quantities of food get wasted. To try and prevent this, we’ve put together a calendar of seasonal suggestions to help you reduce your food waste.
Week 1 – Start a food waste diary and set yourself a target to reduce your food waste over the festive period.
Week 2 - Plan your menu and make sure you shop for the right ingredients and quantities you need.
Week 3 – Start your festive food prep. Be sure to know the best way to store your food and make the most of your freezer by .
Week 4 – Love your leftovers. Transform or freeze leftovers for another time. Or pass on unused food in your local area using an app like Olio or Freegle.
For one final chance to win a £60 voucher for the supermarket of your choice, we are asking you to try out at least one of the “seasonal suggestions” above and let us know if it helped you reduce your food waste. Find more details on our Festive food page.
Remember, you have to have signed the Essex Food Waste Pledge in order to be eligible for each of our monthly competitions. You only have to sign the pledge once in 2023 to be eligible for every competition.
If you sign up for the Love Essex newsletter, you’ll be kept updated with future challenges and chances to win. There will also be quarterly special editions, which will give you the chance to win other great prizes, such as an air fryer, soup maker, food processor or slow cooker!
In October, the Love Essex team was at "Apple day" to talk about ways to save food and money. See what happened on the day, and keep reading to discover the recipes chef Tristan Welch demonstrated to the public.
Are you looking for more information? Read on for previous challenges and other tips to help you reduce food waste.