Cork’s Red FM – Weekly Tips 31 – Waste Down

Did You Know: Irish people waste an average of €700 a year on food waste. Throwing out food is expensive, paying to buy it, refrigerate it, cook it and paying for waste charges. Compost is bacteria, fungi and creatures doing the work. The creatures need food, moisture and oxygen Avoid meat, fish or dairy as […]

WLR – Weekly Tips 27 – Food Waste at Christmas

Reducing food waste during Christmas is not only environmentally friendly but also helps you save money. Here are some tips to minimise food waste during the Christmas season: Plan Your Meals: Plan your holiday meals carefully, considering the number of guests and their preferences. This helps you buy the right amount of ingredients and reduces […]

WLR – Weekly Episode 27 – Food Waste at Christmas

On average Irish households throw away €700 worth of food each year. At Christmas that number increases with 1.8 million kilos of food expected  to be thrown out in Ireland over the festive period.  Reporter Clodagh Walsh  has some hints and tips to help you have a more sustainable Christmas when it comes to shopping […]

Highland Radio – Weekly Episode 30 – Veganary

This week Highland Radio spoke to  Joan Burgess of the Vegan Society of Ireland and Minister for Food, Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. For more in this series listen in to Highland Radio every Tuesday at 12.30pm.

Highland Radio – Weekly Tips 28 – Christmas Food waste

Did you know? 1.8 million kilos of food is expected to be thrown out at Christmas (Too Good To Go). The Food Waste Charter has guides for businesses to lower levels. The Irish Independent reports that the cost of groceries for Christmas Dinner has increased by  3.2% this year – don’t let it end up […]

Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 25 – Circular Eating

This week on Ocean Fm, “Ours to Protect” focussed on the topic of circular eating and reusing fruit and veg that would often go to waste. For more in this series listen in to Ocean FM every Thursday at 10.45am