What is food waste?
Food waste is any unwanted food that has not been eaten for any reason. All food must be taken out of its packaging (unless it is cardboard or paper) before being placed in the brown bin. It can be food that has gone past its use by date, is mouldy or food that is leftover from meals. Leftover pet food can also be put in the brown bin.
In the UK, over two thirds of the food waste we produce is avoidable. The is because too much food has been cooked or prepared; or food is not eaten before its use by date. But not all food waste can be avoided. It includes bones, gristle, fruit and vegetable peelings, pips, stones, cores and any other food waste that can’t be eaten.
