THE SWAG BLOG — food waste

International Day of Awareness for Food Waste and Loss - The Swag AU

International Day of Awareness for Food Waste and Loss

Have you ever researched what impact you as a consumer has on the world and our food supply chains?

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How your fresh produce is stored can improve its nutrition content

Why Keeping Your Fruit and Veggies Fresh Improves Their Nutrition Content

Written by Chloe & Jess @health_performance_collective The shift towards more sustainable food shopping and storage practices has been steadily gaining momentum, especially in the last few years following reports that food is the largest single source of waste in the U.S*, and global data revealing**:🍐 Approx. 1 billion tonnes of food produced for human consumption is wasted each year.  🍐 This wastage costs the global economy around US$940 billion each year 🍐 And consumes nearly a quarter of all the water used in agricultureBut while it feels great to do our bit for the environment, did you know that the way we store food could also have a potential impact on the nutrients...

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How to Save Money on Food: A 5 Step Guide

How to Save Money on Food: A 5 Step Guide

With single Australians spending an average of $300 per week on food and takeaways, a little attention to your food budget can lead to huge savings.

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It's time to take food waste more seriously!

It's Time to Take Food Waste More Seriously!

Did you know there is enough food produced globally to feed everyone? Over one third of all food produced is lost or wasted (1.3 billion tonnes) costing the global economy close to $940 billion each year. These 1.3 billion tonnes are enough to feed 870 million hungry people. Approximately 60% of the food wasted is fruit and vegetables however one in nine people around the world do not have enough food to eat, that’s 793 million people who are undernourished. Food waste causes 8% of the greenhouse gases heating the planet. In Australia: Over 5 million tonnes of food end...

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The Swag - Onions and Potatoes

Storing Potatoes and Onions

The best and most natural way to store Potatoes and Onions

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