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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy Is It Important To Reduce Our Kitchen Waste?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In 2019 alone, Canada wasted 35.5 million<\/a> tonnes of food \u2013 more than half of all food produced. As our landfills pile high<\/a> with perfectly edible produce, the greenhouse gas emissions released into our atmosphere simultaneously increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alongside the apparent problem of food waste<\/a>, many other wasteful kitchen practices impact the planet, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of these problems contribute to the cycle of waste which continues to damage our planet. As a collective, we can make minimal cooking upgrades to cut down our household impact massively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve all become conscious of how paperless processes can make the planet a better place in recent years. So why aren\u2019t we applying the same principles to cooking too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silicone baking mats<\/a> are an ideal replacement for parchment paper that\u2019s often not even recyclable. Instead of using a strip of baking paper and throwing it in the bin, silicone mats are the perfect alternative. They\u2019re made with a non-stick coating and can be used time and time again, levelling up your cooking game AND making it more eco-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re hosting a dinner party or packing up your kids\u2019 lunches, there\u2019s no excuse for letting plastic bottles take over your kitchen. Invest in a water filtration system<\/a> or a self-filtering jug to keep water cool and fresh in the home. Once your water is cold, serve it in a beautiful carafe, divide it into reusable glass bottles or fill your flask to sip on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The possibilities are endless. And the waste? Eliminated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you feeling guilty about food waste but can\u2019t bear the thought of outdoor composting? If you answered yes, it\u2019s time to invest in a food waste recycler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Devices like the FoodCycler<\/a> are an ideal alternative to composting, slotting seamlessly into your kitchen and making odours a thing of the past. They pulverise and dehydrate scraps, turning them back into organic matter for use as plant fertilizer. Clever, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re putting together a feast worthy of the finest chefs, you\u2019ve probably got a shopping list longer than your apron. Collecting all of the items you need to bring a dish to life can be expensive, but it also means you\u2019re left with stacks of plastic packaging to dispose of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of shopping pre-packaged, why not invest in reusable food bags? With your own food storage, you can shop for fresher groceries, spices and proteins to make your dishes pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 8 million<\/a> pieces of plastic end up in the ocean daily, it\u2019s important to avoid purchasing it wherever possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be wondering how on earth a labelling device has the power to cut down your kitchen waste, right? It\u2019s THIS simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many of our food waste contributions are caused by over-purchasing and a lack of awareness surrounding expiration dates. So many of us cook in bulk at home to save time and money, but it\u2019s easy to forget how long you have to eat your meals without the original packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A food labeller can solve this problem. Cook your meals, pop them in the freezer and label them to let your future self know when to use them. We told you it was simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that conventional hobs waste approximately 50%<\/a> of the energy they use? While replacing your kitchen appliances might be a costly solution to this eco-nightmare, investing in better cookware is a lot more realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By purchasing pans that fit perfectly over the rings of your hob (or slightly larger if you can\u2019t get an exact match), you can minimize the amount of energy that goes to waste. This means less fossil fuel consumption and less CO2 released into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Small changes make a significant impact!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a tea or coffee drinker, you probably can\u2019t even estimate how many disposable filters you\u2019ve drunk your way through over the years. While something this minor may not seem like a major problem, it contributes to the broader issue of our collective wasteful behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To continue your caffeine-fuelled lifestyle in a more eco-friendly way, try investing in a reusable coffee filter instead. For tea, enjoy browsing a whole world of strainers, nets and bouquets for your brewing pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The kitchen accounts for between 8%-14% of all water used in the home and 33% goes to waste. Using foil isn\u2019t the most sustainable solution, but it can dramatically reduce the amount of water we waste on rigorous cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before cooking, cover your baking trays, pans and grills with foil to catch any oil or by-products produced. If you purchase recyclable foil<\/a>, you can quickly dispose of it after eating and avoid the masses of water required to remove tough dirt and grime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The idea of making your home more eco-friendly can be overwhelming, but the kitchen is a great place to start. Food waste is a hugely pressing problem, but it\u2019s also a crisis we can solve together by making simple and more intelligent decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to join the movement? Add a FoodCycler<\/a> to your kitchen today and make our planet\u2019s future your priority. Get yours now on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FoodCycler\u00ae is a countertop electric food waste recycler that breaks down food scraps through a mechanical process into a dry, lightweight by-product that can be used in gardening applications as a fertilizer. The FoodCycler\u00ae and other electric food waste recyclers are not composters, nor do they produce compost or soil as they do not require additional microbes to break down food waste with bacteria. However, the term “electric composter” has been used to describe electric food waste recyclers.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Want to make your home more eco-friendly? 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8 Easy Cooking Upgrades to Cut Down Your Kitchen Waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Use Silicone Baking Mats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Invest in Green Water Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Use a Food Waste Recycler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Buy Reusable Food Bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. Add a Labeller to Your Tool Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Buy Cookware to Fit Your Stove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Filter Your Own Hot Beverages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n8. Cook With Recycled Aluminium Foil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A Note on Terminology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n