A three-week waste-prevention programme beginning soon will help local households cut down on food waste.

‘Every Bite’ is a programme providing in-person events plus tools, tips and industry tricks to help participants become more resourceful with their food and save money at the checkout.

The programme, led locally by Wastebusters, coincides with May’s Food Appreciation Month.

Wastebusters is welcoming chef Evelyn Vallillee, who sees potential in every peel, stem and leftover scrap, back at Every Bite this year.

“Reducing food waste doesn’t mean giving up delicious meals,” Evelyn said. 

“In fact, with a bit of creativity, a few tricks and some flexible recipes, it’s easy to make meals go that bit further while saving you time and money.”

This ethos is “what Every Bite is all about”, she said.

Evelyn and the Wastebusters team will get the Every Bite programme underway on Tuesday May 6 at the Lake Wānaka Centre. 

Participants will get to enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by Evelyn, hear more about Every Bite, learn practical tips to keep on top of grocery shopping with minimal waste, and receive the resources to make a start at home.

The programme costs $10 per person, including dinner, drinks and all the resources. All proceeds go to Wānaka Food Bank.

Registrations for Every Bite can be made here.

Every Bite is part of the Ministry for the Environment’s National Food Waste Reduction programme. The collaborative programme is being designed and delivered by Wastebusters and Zero Waste Aotearoa, with the support of members from both Zero Waste Aotearoa and Environment Hubs Aotearoa.

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