Simple ways to reduce waste at home
Household waste is a global problem, with one billion meals being wasted each day*. Even when you live frugally, there’s always waste at home, from packaging as well as food. Sorting recyclables and organising the fridge are two ways to help reduce waste – as well as making your home a little tidier.
Tips for reducing food waste
Make it clear to prioritise
With transparent food containers you can easily see what to eat up first. To prolong freshness, you can arrange the fridge shelves based on the different temperature zones and how fast certain foods will spoil.
See it, use it
Storing your food in clear glass containers on open shelves makes it easy to see what you have. Saving you time when planning food, as well as reducing the chances of buying something you already have.
Save some for later
Get smart about storing your leftovers. Clear containers and jars let you see what you really have, while a portable and leak-proof lunch box can give you a cheap and tasty lunch on the go.
Clip it up and pop it in the freezer
A sealing clip can help to reduce the amount of wasted food in your everyday life. It may seem small, but it’s a household superhero that makes it easier to save leftovers and keep food fresh for longer.
Make food go further
Don’t bin excess fruit and vegetables – preserve them. Try making jams, pickles and chutneys and store them in glass jars. Also, vegetable peels are perfect for broths, soups and stews.
Tips for sorting waste
Get your waste sorting sorted
Sorting is easier if each type of recyclable material has a dedicated container – either freestanding or built into a larger solution. Less waste to landfill, and a tidier home to boot.
Sort waste in the bathroom
For many, the bathroom is a difficult place to keep on top of. Gather up empty shower bottles, toilet paper rolls and toothpaste tubes, as soon as you finish them. More sorting means a tidier bathroom.
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Sort waste in every room
Setting up a sorting solution in every room makes sense. The closer a bin is to where you are, the more likely you are to use it. Involve the whole family while you’re at it!
Don’t throw it all away
Waste isn’t always waste. Try growing seeds in old egg boxes or using newspaper as gift-wrap, for instance. Think outside the box, and think circular – how else could it be used?
Tips for reducing plastic and single use
Enjoy your favourite drink with your favourite mug – wherever you are
A travel mug can be used as an infusion bottle with fruits, to make herbal beverages, cold-brewed coffee, or to brew your favourite tea on the go. Wash after use and it’s ready for the next time.
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Store, wash and reuse
Preparing a meal in advance, or need to put away leftovers in the fridge? By storing food in a container, or using a washable and reusable food cover, you can avoid using single-use plastic wrap or foil.
Refill and reuse
Instead of buying a new bottle of water every time you get thirsty, try carrying a reusable water bottle and refilling it through your day. A great way to reduce single-use waste and make the most of what you have.
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*According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, each person wastes an average of 79 kg annually - the equivalent of one billion meals in total.
