Food waste

M&S removes use-by dates from milk to reduce waste
Retailer switches to best-before dates, urging customers to use ‘sniff test’ before pouring good milk away
Zoe Wood
06, Jun, 2023 @2:35 PM

How to turn leftover roast pork into a delicious slider – recipe | Waste not
A fun way to serve leftover roast meat, especially when paired with a zingy slaw
Tom Hunt
03, Jun, 2023 @5:00 AM

How to turn aquafaba into doughnuts | Waste not
The magic liquid from a can of chickpeas makes a delightful vegan treat
Tom Hunt
27, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

How to turn old, floury apples into a glorious spiced fruit butter – recipe | Waste not
How to transform a batch of old apples into a tasty apple-pie-spiced spread
Tom Hunt
20, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

Has this food actually expired? Why label dates don’t mean what you think
While many in the US rely on the label for guidance to keep or toss food, experts say ‘there are no standards’
Gabrielle Canon
14, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

How to turn over-ripe berries into a brilliant little cake - recipe | Waste not
Past-their-best berries are just the ticket for these crunchy-topped muffins
Tom Hunt
13, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

How to turn leftover bacon fat into a brilliant salad dressing | Waste not
Save excess fat from frying bacon by simply mixing with balsamic and a little crushed of garlic – warm it up a little, and it’s superb as a dressing on any salad
Tom Hunt
06, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

How to use the entire asparagus, from butt to tip | Waste not
Asparagus season is so short, it’s a shame to waste even the tough end bits – use them up, along with their springtime partner, wild garlic, in this creamy, cheesy tart
Tom Hunt
29, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM

Freeze sliced bread and fry banana skins: Max La Manna’s quick guide to reducing food waste
Step away from that bin and consider new ways of using up old bread, leafy greens, fruit and milk
Max La Manna
25, Apr, 2023 @1:00 PM

Don’t bin radish tops – put them in a bean-based ‘risotto’ instead | Waste not
Beans are an economical and low-impact crop, and adaptable, too, as in this super-savoury risotto-style dish finished with leftover radish tops (or any other greens)
Tom Hunt
22, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM

How to turn past-their-best soft herbs into chermoula – recipe | Waste not
Revive tired soft herbs by grinding them with spices into a lively salsa that doubles up as a stuffing or dressing – freeze it in ice-cube trays, and it’ll keep for weeks
Tom Hunt
15, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM

If the lid snaps shut on Tupperware, we’ll all be sorry | Zoe Williams
Suburbia, feminism, the Queen’s breakfast: you could tell a history of the 20th century through those plastic lifesavers, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
Zoe Williams
13, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM
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