New to the low-waste lifestyle? Here are some tips on how to start, and some social media accounts that can inspire you along the way.

 

Are you still throwing your vegetable peels in the rubbish? Do you feel guilty when you see that head of wilting lettuce staring at you from the back of your fridge, but have no idea what to do with it?

More than half of all food waste generated in the European Union in 2021 – a whopping 153 million tonnes of it – came from households. The UN says that half of all fruits and vegetables sold in the EU end up in the bin.

 

But starting from the bottom can also be exciting – it means there’s nowhere to go but up.

 

You can make simple changes on an individual level that will make a world of difference to your environment.

 

If you’re eager to reduce your food waste but don’t know where to start, we’ve compiled some of the best low-waste cooking and lifestyle accounts across the internet to help you make better use of your food, along with some tips and tricks to get started.

 

It might even make you a better cook!