For many years, householders in the UK have had no problem with throwing food waste in the dustbin as it was assumed that it is all bridgeable and would simply rot away at landfill. However recent research by scientists has suggested that as food waste breaks down it releases methane gas into the air which is very bad for the environment.

This recent research has led to many companies and organizations’ looking for ways to cut down on people’s food waste and ensure it is disposed of correctly.

One way of cutting down on your own food waste is by making sure that leftovers are reused so either eat them on the same day or freeze them for consumption at a later date. Love Food Hate Waste is a great site to visit to find some great recipes that can be made out of leftover food.

Another option would be to take your leftovers down to your local soup kitchen and donate them to help feed the homeless.

It’s estimated that every family in Britain throws away around £420 of food per year, this works out at a staggering £12 billion worth of food being thrown in the bin.