It's Food Waste Action Week!
 This week we’re joining organisations up and down the country to promote Food Waste Action Week.
Do you ever buy big packs of fruit and veg and then end up throwing some of the pack away? If you do, then you’re not alone.
Every year in the UK, 1.7 million tonnes of fruit and veg is thrown away. This is usually because people buy too much and then don’t get around to eating it in time.
Research from our friends at Love Food Hate Waste has shown that if all apples, bananas and potatoes were sold loose, 8.2 million shopping baskets worth of food waste could be prevented every year. And that’s simply because when fruit and veg is sold loose, you can buy the amount that you need and can use.
Buying your fruit and veg loose also means that you can choose the quality you prefer – a slightly greener banana, one rosy, red apple or the perfect potatoes for a jacket spud. So, why not give it a try? Buy Loose, Waste Less.
Love Your Neighbourhood: Week of Action registration now open
 Communities across the district are invited to take part in the Love Your Neighbourhood Week of Action, running from 30 June – 6 July 2025.
This year's Week of Action aims to build greener, safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities through collective action.
Residents and organisations can apply for free litter picking kits, and organise activities such as planting, gardening, composting and more. Any activity that benefits the local environment and encourages community involvement is welcome.
Grants of up to £500 are also available to support events held by eligible groups.
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