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Britons will throw away £300m of Christmas leftovers
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19/12/2024
In some of the worst offending cities, like London, Edinburgh and Belfast, 70% of festive food is discarded annually, contributing to an avoidable and costly trend.
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Britain's are set to waste nearly £300 million on festive leftovers this Christmas, with
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new research highlighting the growing problem of food waste during the holiday season.
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A study by electricals retailer AO.com has revealed that managing fridge freezers and
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leftovers is a significant challenge for households across the UK, with cities like Belfast, Edinburgh
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and London among the worst offenders.
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In these cities, as much as 70% of festive food is discarded annually, contributing to
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an avoidable and costly trend.
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The research uncovered some surprising habits, including a quarter of people throwing away
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brussel sprouts and one in ten discarding pigs in blankets, despite their popularity
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as Christmas staples.
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With better organisation and food storage practices, families could save money and ensure
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their festive favourites don't end up in the bin.
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But what about you?
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Do you usually use up your Christmas leftovers and do you have any go-to recipes or creative
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ideas?
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What are your tips for reducing food waste during the festive period?
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And are there any traditional leftover dishes in your family you look forward to every year?
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