Savvy Shopper Flashcards
1
Q
10 ways to save money at the supermarket
A
- Shop around
- Avoid convenience stores
- Choose own label over big brands
- Stock up when you can
- Join a loyalty scheme
- Be aware of supermarkets’ psychological tricks
- Work out what you are really saving
- Shift down a range
- Write a list and stick to it
- Compare prices in the supermarket
2
Q
4 causes of food waste
A
- Buying multi-pack items that may not get used
- Impulse shopping
- Cooking too much
- Food is stored incorrectly
3
Q
2 social impacts of food waste
A
- Almost 50% of the total waste in the UK comes from our homes
- More than half this food and drink, we could have consumed
4
Q
2 economic impacts of food waste
A
- Food waste costs the average household £60 per month
- Money from wasted food could be spent elsewhere
5
Q
2 environmental impacts of food waste
A
- Wasting food ends up in landfill causing smells and unwanted gases
- If we stopped throwing away food it would save at least 17 tonnes of greenhouse gases (equivalent of taking 1 in 4 cars off the road)
6
Q
10 ways to reduce food waste + explanation
A
- Check the temperature of the fridge - the fridge should be between 1-4°C, if it is not, food will go off much quicker
- Use your fridge wisely - some foods keep better outside the fridge
- Love your list - make a shopping list and stick to it when you go shopping
- Water your veg - Keep the stems of vegetables in water to stay fresh and crisp
- Freeze your 5-a-day - if you have fresh fruit and veg you can’t use in time, freeze them
- Measure your portions - reduce waste by cooking only the amount you need
- Sauces and dips - lots of leftovers can be made into sauces or dips
- Freeze dairy products - semi-skimmed and skimmed milk freeze better than whole
- Revive past-it bread - you can make stale bread into breadcrumbs
