Why you should chill the fridge out!
1/3 of the food that is produced in the world goes to waste.
This comes at a high price to:
Wildlife. A land area the equivalent size of Wales would need to be cleared to produce the food that is wasted in the UK. Globally this means deforestation and the destruction of whole ecosystems, as animal habitats are destroyed.
People. If food waste were a country, it would be the third most polluting country on the planet. Changing weather patterns caused by climate change threaten food security and force people to flee their homes.
Our planet. The carbon associated with the food we waste at home is equivalent to taking one in four cars off our roads in the UK. 70% of the food that is wasted in the UK is done so at home. What’s more, reducing the food that ends up in the bin means less packaging too. If we all make a few small changes (like Chilling the Fridge Out!) together we can make a BIG difference.
Shut the fridge door! The temperature inside a fridge rises significantly each time the door is opened and could take hours to cool down again.Make sure you shut the door when you get your milk out to make a cuppa.
Use a thermometer
Keep a fridge thermometer inside your fridge so you can keep an eye on the temperature. These are available from local hardware stores.
Find out how to adjust your fridge to the right temperature here.
Don’t put hot food straight in the fridge
Cool cooked food at room temperature and place in the fridge within one to two hours
Store food in the right area of the fridge
Some parts of the fridge are less cool than others – for example, the door. Take a look at love food hate waste's video for advice on where best to store different items.
Keep it cool
Use a cool bag to keep chilled food cool on the way home from the shops.
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