HOUSEHOLDS will be offered food for thought on cutting grocery bills and reducing their carbon footprint by minimising the amount of food they throw away this week.

Oxfordshire County Council is supporting national campaign Food Waste Action Week.

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Throughout the week, there will be tips on making the most of your leftovers, storing food properly, how to shop more effectively by planning your meals, plus the chance to win gadgets that will help you reduce your food waste.

Information will be shared all week on the council’s social media channels on Facebook and Twitter and people are encouraged to use the hashtag #foodwasteactionweek.

Councillor Yvonne Constance, Oxfordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “There really is no downside when it comes to reducing food waste. It saves families money, reduces the amount of rubbish that ends up in our bins to be disposed of, and is the environmentally friendly option. The Food Waste Action Week campaign will highlight small changes we can all make to minimise the amount of food we throw away each week.”

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Residents who get involved by voting in various polls will be entered into a prize draw where they can win gadgets such as:

• Silicone bowl lids to preserve leftovers.

• Bag clips to keep food fresh in cupboards, fridges or freezers.

• Measuring spoons to get portion sizes correct.

• A silicone spatula to scrape all the food out of cans, jars and bowls.

• A magnetic meal planner to plan shopping trips and avoid overbuying.

• A magnetic food storage wheel to show the best way to keep different foods fresh.

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