Honey bunnies, sweet peas and little
cherubs across Suffolk will have the chance to pick up some recipe
ideas for their Valentine’s meal from some food waste “cupids” on
Friday, February 12. Waste officers from Suffolk’s local
authorities will be on hand to help romantic residents cook up a
feast by advising how to reduce food waste on Valentine’s Day.
Forest Heath District Councillor Lisa
Chambers, Portfolio Holder for Waste at Suffolk County Council says
“Families can save up to £50 a month by following tips to waste
less food, such as using your freezer more and sticking to shopping
lists. On Valentine’s Day, those savings could mean an extra
romantic gift for your loved one”. Councillor Lisa Chambers will be
one of the cupids at the Guineas.
Councillor Tony Simmons, Member
Champion for the Environment at Forest Heath District Council says
"We would like to encourage as many people as possible to come
along and find out about these fabulous recipes so they can
continue to love the food they eat! However, the campaign also
carries a serious message that we all waste vast amounts of food,
so people will also be able to find out how they can cut down on
their waste as well as being able to pick up freebies to help them
put it into practice". Councillor Tony Simmons will be one of the
cupids at Brandon Country Park.
The local authority “cupids” will be
sharing their tips on Friday lunchtime at the following
locations;
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Brandon Country Park,
Brandon
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The Arc, Bury St
Edmunds
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The Buttermarket Shopping
Centre, Ipswich
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The Guineas,
Newmarket
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Waitrose,
Sudbury
For more tips on how to waste less
food and reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill visit
www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk
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