Top 4 UK-Based Companies Fighting Food Waste
On Food waste action week, these are our TOP four PICKS of UK-based companies fighting Food WASTE that we think should definitely be on your radar!
Illustration by Alicia Hayden.
Wasting food feeds climate change. If food waste was a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse emissions on the planet. An estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food are discarded each year around the world, which is approximately 1/3 of food produced to be consumed. Meanwhile, there are many people who have difficulties accessing food, leading to 1 in 9 people being malnourished.
Monday, the 1st of March, marks the UK’s first-ever Food Waste Action Week. This is an entire week dedicated to raising awareness for the environmental impact of food waste and inspiring behaviours to leave it in the past.
ODD BOX
Image source`: Odd Box
ODD BOX is your go-to grocer. If you’re looking for a produce box that benefits you as well as the planet, it can be delivered weekly to your doorstep. Founders Deepak and Emilie are committed to finding loving homes for surplus and ‘wonky’ fruit and veg, challenging the absurd uniformity guidelines that prohibit delicious and nutritious food from making it to our supermarket shelves.
By rescuing fresh produce, you are ensuring that the energy and resources that went into growing them do not go to waste. This effectively saves water and prevents carbon emissions.
An added bonus is that you can wave goodbye to the frustratingly pointless plastic that you would inevitably end up bringing home from a shop at your local supermarket. ODD BOX is committed to using recyclable packaging wherever possible.
Image source: Karma
One for the city dwellers and commuters! This app allows consumers to discover unsold food from nearby restaurants, bars, and cafes in London with at least a 50% discount. Over 4 million food items have been rescued to date with Karma. Most of the food are available just before lunch and in the early afternoon. Set alerts for your favourite nearby restaurants so that you’ll never miss a listing.
A win for you as well as the planet!
Image source: Too Good To Go.
Saving surplus food that’s too good to go in nine European countries, this clever app pairs delicious unclaimed goodness from cafes, restaurants and supermarkets with peckish mouths looking for an end-of-day bargain.
Using this app is simple yet full of surprises. You input your current location, search what businesses are available and claim a ‘magic bag’ with a selection of unsold treats at a fabulous, discounted price. Take-out that is green-conscious and also friendly to your wallet!
Did you know? Three wasted meals equals the same amount of CO2 emissions as 1 car driving for a full day or a 48 km aeroplane flight!
Image source :https://www.nowasteapp.com/
This helpful little app provides reminders of when items you have bought need to be used up by tracking the shelf life of food in your home. It helps reduce food waste and helps you save money at the same time! It also has a meal planning feature, so you can plan your meals in accordance with what needs to be used up first.
If you’d like to find out more about The ‘LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE’ campaign and how you could make a difference in your own home, click HERE.