Newry Mayor encouraging Waste Reduction

 European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) runs from the 22nd to the 30th November 2014 and Newry and Mourne District Council are getting behind the campaign.

The campaign aims to encourage householders, businesses, schools and organisations to take positive action on reducing their waste!

With the big theme right across Europe this year being food waste prevention Newry and Mourne will be getting on board and encouraging everyone to “Love Food Hate Waste”! 

The Mayor Cllr, Daire Hughes said, “We have taken part in European Week for Waste Reduction for a number of years and I feel it is a great way to raise awareness of the need for improving the way we manage our waste. We would encourage our residents to get involved in some of the really simple actions available such as downloading the Love Food Hate Waste App and making one of the many recipes available through www.lovefoodhatewaste.com”

Ruth Colgan, Recycling officer said, “Unfortunately there will always be an unavoidable element of waste food coming from our homes and for this we would encourage householders to use their brown bin. There are now over 20,000 brown bins in use in the District, residents are reminded that these bins will be collected on a monthly schedule, for the winter, and that biodegradable bags for collection of food waste are available, for a limited time, at Newry and Mourne District Council’s Greenbank Offices.”

The Love Food Hate Waste campaign aims to help householders make the most of their food, and money, by making some simple changes to the way they manage their food. Tips include writing a meal plan for the week before doing the weekly shop; checking the date labels on your purchases to ensure that you get the longest life from your product and even how to cook some delicious and tasty recipes using the bits and pieces from your store cupboard and fridge.

For more information on European Week for Waste Reduction or for a wide range of tips, information and a whole host of delicious recipes log onto www.lovefoodhatewaste.com