Too Good To Go tackles heatwave food waste

As the temperatures rise, so does our food waste

Too Good To Go shares simple heatwave tips to cut food waste, save money and keep groceries fresher for longer

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Too Good To Go has recently highlighted a costly consequence of this hot weather; that shopping is spoiling much faster.

With Met Éireann declaring a heatwave this week, the whole country is rushing to the shops for BBQ supplies and salads.

But as the temperatures rise, so does food waste.

Bread is moulding, milk is souring, and those good intentioned salad bags are turning to mush, meaning that households are throwing their money straight into the brown bin.

To help reduce waste and make food go further, Too Good To Go recommends the following practical tips:

1. Reorganise your fridge – The fridge door is the warmest area of your refrigerator. During a heatwave, move highly perishable items such as milk, eggs and yoghurt to the middle or bottom shelves, where temperatures are more consistent and colder.
2. Revive wilted vegetables – If leafy greens, celery, carrots or fresh herbs are looking wilted from the heat, place them in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. This simple trick can help restore their crispness and extend their usability.
3. Store bread in the freezer – While bread is typically stored at room temperature, higher temperatures can encourage rapid mould growth. During a heatwave, keep your bread in the freezer and only defrost or toast exactly what you need.
4. Freeze food before it goes off – If fruit is becoming too soft or vegetables are nearing the end of their freshness, freeze them before they spoil. Frozen fruit is ideal for smoothies, while vegetables can be saved for soups, stews and stir-fries at a later date.
5. Plan ahead and buy only what you need – Hot weather can change eating habits, with many people opting for lighter meals. Planning meals in advance and buying only what you expect to use can help prevent unnecessary waste.

Commenting, Machaela O’Leary, key accounts manager, Too Good To Go, advises: “With a few quick adjustments to how we store food and the way we shop, we can not only reduce our food waste, but save money and help protect the planet while enjoying the warmer weather. Small changes can make a big difference.”

Read more: 61% of people throw out leftovers from summer BBQs – Too Good To Go research reveals

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