Almost half the rubbish we throw away in Southwark is food. Food waste produces greenhouse gas emissions which harm the environment.
Recycling it:
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reduces waste and helps tackle climate change
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saves the council money as it's cheaper to process than general household waste
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means we can turn it into renewable energy and fertiliser for farmland
The best thing we can do with our food is eat it. But they'll always be waste, like banana skins, teabags and plate scrapings. These can all be recycled.
No amount is too small and you'll be doing your bit for the planet.