WHEN was the last time you checked the contents of your refrigerator? And we don’t mean rummaging through the freezer for that last potong ice cream. If you haven’t been scrutinising the crisper compartment – especially if you’ve been stocking up on fresh herbs and vegetables for a bit of home cooking – you might have a funky surprise lurking in there.
That unsavoury discovery in your fridge isn’t unique to you. In a 2017 study commissioned by the National Environment Agency (NEA), 24 per cent of the 443 households surveyed said that they often threw away spoiled food, and the top two reasons for doing so were a result of buying too much, and having food items hidden at the back of the fridge.
Furthermore, the amount of avoidable food waste is equivalent to each household throwing away a 2.5kg bag of rice every week, according to the study.
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