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Most food gives you a sign long before the label does.
The check that guideline uses to decide whether surplus food can be passed on is the same one you already use at the fridge door. Give it the once-over before it goes in the bin. Know it, don`t bin it. 🍞
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The oldest trick in the grocery book, and it still works. Rotating your shelves means the things with the longest life don`t quietly expire behind the new shopping.
With tins, the date matters less than the tin itself. Skip any that are dented at the seam, rusted or bulging. 🥫
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An orange on the counter gives you three or four days. The same orange in the fridge gives you five or six weeks. 🍊
Half of keeping food longer is just putting it in the right place, and bread is the one everybody gets backwards. Always check the packaging first, since storage times are set by the manufacturer. Know where it goes. Full storage list in the A-Z Food Storage Guide, link in bio.
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Today is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. 🌍
It`s a reminder that every piece of food we save from the bin matters.
At home, small changes can make a meaningful difference, from planning your meals and storing food correctly, to understanding date labels and giving leftovers a second chance.
Wasting less food means making better use of the food, money, and resources we already have.
This Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day, start with one small step.
Find practical tips, tools, and resources to help you waste less and save more via the link in bio.
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Half of over-buying is just not knowing what you already have.
Cutting food waste can be worth as much as R1,200 a month, and whatever your shop costs, the share you don`t waste stays in your pocket. A quick look in the freezer before you write the list saves you from buying it twice. 🍏
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A little planning turns "about to go off" into "sorted for weeks".
Milk needs room to expand and thaws best in the fridge, and one egg-white cube is one egg white. Always check the packaging first, since storage times are set by the manufacturer. Know what freezes.
Full freezer-friendly food list in the A-Z Food Storage Guide, link in bio.
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Did you know that almost half of South Africans say the date on the label is a reason we throw food out?
But not every date means the same thing. 👀
Best Before is about quality; food may no longer be at its absolute best after this date, but it could still be perfectly good to eat.
Use By is about safety; this is the date that matters when deciding whether food is safe to eat.
Understanding the difference can help you make more informed decisions before automatically throwing food away.
Know it before you throw it.
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You`ll have known us as End Food Waste ZA. We`re now bringing Love Food Hate Waste to South Africa: same mission, new name.
Think you need to be a kitchen expert to waste less food? Think again. 👀
Meet the Food Waste Gurus: people making smart choices every day to get more from the food they buy. It could be knowing where to store your food, understanding what date labels really mean, planning before you shop, or finding a new use for last night`s leftovers.
Because wasting less isn`t about being perfect. It`s about knowing a few simple tricks that can help your food go further.
Over the coming weeks, we`ll be sharing practical tips, clever habits, and easy Food Waste Guru Moves to help you:
Trust your senses 👀
Trust your judgement 🤔
Stretch your meals 📦
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South Africa is facing a food waste crisis, one that mirrors global trends but exacerbates challenges that we face locally.
The South African Food Loss and Waste Initiative (SA FLWI) exists to drive practical, measurable action against food waste at every stage of the supply chain. The goal of the SA FLWI is to spotlight the true cost of food waste on people, communities, and the economy.
Empowering South Africans to take action. By understanding the journey of food from farm to fork, you’ll see why reducing food waste isn’t just good for your pocket and a time saver, but also plays a vital role in a more sustainable food system.
Wasting food in South Africa doesn’t just cost money; it also affects lives, livelihoods, and our environment, with often hidden costs that we don’t see as individuals. Reducing food waste helps you get more bang for your buck, stretching groceries across meals and feeding more people in your household for less, while giving you time to do other things. It’s a vital step towards a more just and food-secure society. When we reduce food waste, we:
The South African Food Loss and Waste Initiative (SA FLWI) exists to drive practical, measurable action against food waste at every stage of the supply chain. The goal of the SA FLWI is to spotlight the true cost of food waste on people, communities, and the economy. Supported by our strategic partner WRAP, with funding from the Ballmer Group.
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