When it comes to food waste and food poisoning, a refrigerator can be a culprit or an ally. It all depends on how it is arrangedGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email and listen to our podcastFor most of us, when the fridge comes to mind, it’s usually because we are working out what snack we’d like to eat. Generally, it is not the centre of big issues like food safety, money or food waste.But perhaps it should be. “The most-wasted foods in Australia are vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad, milk and leftovers,” says Annika Stott, a sustainability strategist at OzHarvest. Meaning the household fridge has a significant role to play in fighting food waste – or in making it worse.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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