Residents urged to cut food waste in new campaign

Residents across Surrey are being urged to reduce their food waste to help save the planet.

A six-week campaign by councils across the county is aiming to provide "guidance and tips on how to cut waste and save money".

The councils are urging residents to "only buy what you need, double-check how best to store food to make it last and use up leftovers".

Councillor Marisa Heath, chair of Surrey Environment Partnership, said “cost of living pressures and rising food prices meant that there is no better time to start".

She said: “When residents save food from being wasted they are not only saving themselves money, but also helping their local council save money in costly disposal costs, money that can be spent on other essential local services.”

The campaign runs until mid-October across social media, online advertising and print.

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