Simple ways to reduce waste at home

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Tips for reducing food waste

Plan, shop, cook and prep for the whole week

Save time by batch cooking and using freezer-to-oven containers to make leftovers as easy as possible. After all, doesn’t a meal just taste better when it’s already cooked?

Make it clear to prioritise

With transparent food containers you can easily see what to eat first. To prolong freshness, you can arrange the fridge shelves based on the different temperature zones and how fast certain foods will spoil.

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

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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.

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Recycle 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 recycling means a tidier bathroom.

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Recycle in every room

Setting up a recycling 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!

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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?

Products that can help you sort waste

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HÅLLBAR Waste sorting solution, with pull-out/light grey, 20 l

Tips for reducing plastic and single use

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Enjoy your favourite drink on the go

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.

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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.