Buy what you need, eat what you buy.

Scottish households throw away around 600,000 tonnes of food waste every year, that’s the weight of about 2,000 Kelpies statues!

This is taken to landfill where it rots and produces destructive greenhouse gases, like methane, which is far more harmful than carbon dioxide. But when food waste is recycled it can be converted into valuable fertilisers and green energy that helps power Scotland’s homes.

Avoidable food and drink waste costs Scottish households £1.1 billion in unnecessary purchases each year. By reducing food waste, each Scottish household could save up to £440 per year.

The best thing we can do is not waste food at all but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Planning and shopping smarter can help you reduce the amount of food you waste and instead of throwing it in the bin it’s better to recycle or compost it to help tackle climate change.

There are lots of quick and simple things you can do to reduce and recycle your food waste. For tips to save food, save money, and save the earth, read through our guides below.