How Much Fruit and Veg Do YOU Throw Away?

How Much Fruit and Veg Do YOU Throw Away?

I was shocked to read a recent article about wasted fruit and vegetables in the UK Times, reporting that 4.4 million apples are dumped in household bins every day in the UK. The figures have just been released by the Waste Resources Action Programme (Wrap) and a full report is due next month. It's not just apples, either. The article went on to say: ... households are also dumping 5.1 million potatoes a day, 2.8 million tomatoes, 1.6 million bananas, and 1.2 million oranges. These were not scraps or peelings but whole items in good condition. Do you waste money by throwing away perfectly good food? Here's six ways to make sure you don't have to. Continue reading...

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