Climate smart. The average citizen in Gothenburg spends 667 SEK per month on food.
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Gothenburg residents throw away an average of 17 percent of the food they buy – a value of approximately 700 SEK per month. But there are good tricks you can use to reduce food waste.
Gutenberg
According to a new survey by HelloFresh and Censuswide, we Gothenburgers spend an average of 3,926 SEK on food per month. This amount appears unnecessarily high in light of the difficult economic environment.
Nearly a fifth, 17 percent, of the food purchased, the equivalent of 667 Swedish krona, ends up in the trash.
However, Gothenburg residents waste less food than Stockholm residents, who throw away a quarter or 25 percent of their purchased food at a cost of SEK 959 per month.
– There’s probably no easier way to become climate smarter than to stop throwing away food. No matter what the raw material is or how it was produced, you eliminate the resource impact of all your potential customers when you drop something in the trash. This is a pure waste of nature’s and own resources, says Paul Svensson, star chef and sustainability advocate.
Star chef and sustainability advocate Paul Svensson has developed some helpful tips to easily control his food waste.
Håkan Gustafsson
Food waste accounts for between eight and ten percent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, and the bulk of food waste occurs in households, according to the Swedish Food Agency.
It was also unveiled during World Food Waste Day, a global initiative launched by the United Nations in 2019, which draws attention to food waste and its impact on the climate.
This way you waste less
To help the citizens of Gothenburg reduce and control food waste, Paul Svensson has developed some useful tips:
Organize smartly in the refrigerator. The durability of food is affected by the different temperature zones in the refrigerator. The refrigerator door is the warmest and should therefore be used for food that can last a long time, or food that you consume quickly. The lower rack is cooler and is best suited for unopened meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. Separate vegetables and fruits to avoid rapid ripening.
Plan meals. Set a specific day where you plan your meals and portions for the week. By planning ahead, you can also avoid unnecessary spontaneous shopping.
Buy food often. Buying larger containers may seem more economical, but food can easily spoil before it can be eaten.
See, smell, taste. Don’t be blinded by the better earlier dates. Food can usually be used for a little longer than written on the package.
Divide and freeze. Cooking a large stew can be a good idea, but only if you eat all of the food. Portion out leftovers and freeze them in lunch boxes.
Use all parts. Discover new recipes and uses for commonly wasted food scraps. Leftovers can easily be turned into an omelet, stir-fry or smoothie for example.
Source: Hello Fresh
There’s probably no easier way to become climate smarter than to stop throwing away food.
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