Food For Our Future

Did you know the average household in South Cambridgeshire throws away around 2kg of food waste each week that could be avoided? Shockingly the vast majority of it, 88%, is ending up in the black landfill bin instead of being composted via the green bin. 

That is effectively throwing money in the bin! The edible food wasted across the UK amounts to £700 for an average family with children. 

South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge Sustainable Food are teaming up to challenge communities in South Cambridgeshire to reduce their carbon footprint by shrinking their food waste, which cuts carbon emissions and the impact that waste is having on the planet. 

Launching in October with a Food Waste Challenge we will be bringing you online cookery workshops, recipes, talks, storytelling and other exciting activities to support you in reducing your food waste. We will be introducing you to some top local chefs, their favourite recipes and tips for reducing food waste. 

Find out more about the challenge, activities and events and sign up here.