Hunt is on for food savvy streets in Norfolk and Suffolk
Does your street have what it takes to save food and money?
Last updated 5th May 2021
Suffolk Waste Partnership and Hubbub are on the hunt for one street in Suffolk, and one in Norfolk, to take part in the #Foodsavvy project.
The challenge aims to see one street work together to collectively see their food go further and help save it from the bin.
It also hopes to shine the spotlight on the little things we can all do to cut down on food waste and help us all to stop good food going to waste.
Householders that take part in the challenge will be provided with personalised advice, a free food saving kit, and will join challenges to win prizes. There may even be a chance to be on TV!
The average East Anglian family can waste up to £730 a year on food waste, which is line with the national average.
By cutting food waste, households could find themselves £60 better off each month.
Suffolk Waste Partnership Manager, Rob Cole, said: "We would love to involve Suffolk residents to tackle the important issue of food waste head on.
"The benefits of reducing food waste are not limited to reducing our carbon footprint, but by being smart with our groceries, families and households can discover new and delicious recipes and save money on their food bills too.
"This project promises to be a fun and, mildly competitive, opportunity to help residents see for themselves just how much they could be saving by being a little more food savvy."
You can register your street or neighbourhood until the 17th May on the foodsavvy website.
Ten households in a street, block or neighbourhood will need to sign up in the six weeks following the nomination.