Britons will throw away £300m of Christmas leftovers

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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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00:00Britain's are set to waste nearly £300 million on festive leftovers this Christmas, with

00:07new research highlighting the growing problem of food waste during the holiday season.

00:11A study by electricals retailer AO.com has revealed that managing fridge freezers and

00:16leftovers is a significant challenge for households across the UK, with cities like Belfast, Edinburgh

00:22and London among the worst offenders.

00:24In these cities, as much as 70% of festive food is discarded annually, contributing to

00:30an avoidable and costly trend.

00:32The research uncovered some surprising habits, including a quarter of people throwing away

00:36brussel sprouts and one in ten discarding pigs in blankets, despite their popularity

00:40as Christmas staples.

00:42With better organisation and food storage practices, families could save money and ensure

00:47their festive favourites don't end up in the bin.

00:50But what about you?

00:51Do you usually use up your Christmas leftovers and do you have any go-to recipes or creative

00:55ideas?

00:56What are your tips for reducing food waste during the festive period?

01:00And are there any traditional leftover dishes in your family you look forward to every year?

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