There will be a ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ theme to this Friday’s food and craft market in St Clears.
Waste awareness officers from Carmarthenshire County Council will be attending with some hints and tips on how residents can cut down on their food waste.
There will also be a cooking demonstration from Lisa Fearn of Pumpkin Patch who will be showing how leftovers can be used to make another meal.
Figures show that in the UK we throw away 8.3 million tonnes of food and drink every year. Not only is it harmful to the environment but it is means we are wasting a total of £12 billion on food and drink every year – that’s £480 per household per year or £50 a month.
Carmarthenshire County Council is supporting the European Week for Waste Reduction which is being held from November 20 to 28. The aim is to encourage people to think about how much waste they produce and what they can do to reduce it.
Council sustainability officer Tina Brice said: “Just a few simple changes to your daily routine can make a big difference. For example, before hitting the shops, check what you already have in your kitchen and write a list of the food you need to buy. Don’t be tempted to buy more than you need or be tempted by offers that you realistically will not get through.
“An easy way to cut down on waste is by measuring portion sizes. Also try and select products that have the least packaging like buying loose fruit and vegetables. And if you have lots of leftovers from dinner, don’t throw them away – think of another meal you could make instead.”
The food and crafts markets are held every other Friday at the Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts in St Clears from 9am to 2pm. It is a partnership between Carmarthenshire County Council and Menter Bro Dinefwr.
It has the best West Wales has to offer including fresh fish, Welsh cheeses, organic fruit and veg, bread and cakes, as well as crafts and much more.
