Australian households throw away between $2000 and $2500 worth of food each year, with the top five most wasted foods being vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad and leftovers, according to the Sunshine Coast Council.
The council is holding workshops on how to save money and reduce waste by learning how to better preserve food and make use of leftovers.
Waste Education Officer Chloe Abernethy will share tips on how to keep food fresh for longer and stretch your grocery budget.
Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said the workshop would teach food storage tips that made a positive impact on the planet and your pockets.
“Save money with the meal planner template, freezer labels and portion calculator, as well as getting a goodie bag to take home,” Cr Bunnag said.
You can register for one of the seven sessions on the Sunshine Coast Libraries website.
Registration is free and for library members over 16 years. Sessions include:
Nambour – Monday, March 17, 10–11.30am
Beerwah – Tuesday, March 18, 10–11.30am
Coolum – Friday, March 21, 10–11.30am
Maroochydore – Saturday, March 22, 10–11.30am
Caloundra – Tuesday, March 25, 10–11.30am
Maleny – Thursday, March 27, 10–11.30am
Kawana – Friday, March 28, 10–11.30am
These sessions are supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Waste 2 Resource Education Team.
