More than four in five Irish people are concerned about the level of food waste in their household, while 94 percent of homes are throwing food out, according to new research from SuperValu.
Ireland generated a massive 753,000 tonnes of food waste in 2021 according to the Environmental Protection Agency, of which 29 percent is from households, amounting to 44kg of food waste per person on an annual basis. Food waste costs the average Irish household about €700 per year. New research commissioned by SuperValu reveals 82 percent of people in Ireland are concerned about food waste in their household and 80 per cent of those would like to reduce their food waste.
SuperValu has identified some local actions that can make a global impact and is on a mission to help customers build some of these actions into their daily routines.
Local actions
Cut food waste – plan meals in advance.
Recycle as much as possible and recycle correctly.
Bring a reusable cup for beverages.
Grow your own veg in the garden or on the windowsill.
Shop local, Irish and in season.
One meat free day per week.
Give one hour each week to your local Tidy Towns group.
Take action by being more inclusive in your local GAA clubs and community.
