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The official page of the NSW Government's Love Food Hate Waste program, managed by NSW EPA. Welcome to the Love Food Hate Waste NSW Page.

This page is managed and moderated by the NSW Environment Protection Authority. You’ll find us online during business hours (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday). We’ll do our best to respond to you within 2 business days, however we may take longer during busy periods. We appreciate your patience. In NSW over 1.2 million tonnes of food waste is disposed in landfill each year by households and businesses, at a cost of over $2.5 billion dollars. When this food is wasted all of the resources that went into growing, manufacturing, storing and transporting that food are also wasted. The Love Food Hate Waste program teaches households and businesses simple actions they can do to reduce the amount of food waste created. This includes actions such as:
• planning meals
• shopping to a list
• checking what items you already have
• considering portion size
• storing food correctly
• using leftovers. To help deliver the program, we work with a range of partners including councils, community groups and not for profit organisations who run Love Food Hate Waste activities in their region. For more information please visit the program website www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au

29/10/2026

We're choosing treats that save food.

This Halloween, we're giving some everyday kitchen habits a spooky makeover.

Swipe through for a few simple swaps that can help you waste less food and save money.

What's your tried-and-tested food-saving trick? Bonus points if it's free!

13/10/2026

That leftover pizza could have been tomorrow’s lunch.

And it’s not just pizza.

Food we buy, store and forget about can end up in the bin before we get a chance to enjoy it.

The good news? A few simple habits can help you waste less food and save money.

- Buy what you need: check your fridge and pantry before shopping, and plan meals around what you already have.
- Freeze it for later: got leftovers or food you won't get to in time? Freeze it before it goes to waste.
- Use what you have: turn odds and ends into another meal before buying more.
- Make use of FOGO: if your council offers a food waste service, use it for eligible food scraps that can't be saved.

What food do you find yourself throwing away most often? Let us know and we'll give you simple tips to save it.

23/09/2026

Throwing out more food than you want?

Use these easy tips from our community to help you in the kitchen.

Small changes make a big difference to your food bill.

16/09/2026

Spring produce has personalities too.

So...which one sounds most like you?

Whatever your personality, there's one thing they all have in common: they’re worth looking after.

A simple food-saving tip: store your fruit and veg the right way to help them stay fresh for longer and save you money.

Learn how - www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au/keep-it-fresh

10/09/2026

Okay, let's hear your tried and tested food saving tip...bonus points if it's free!

02/09/2026

Spring has arrived...which means there's a whole new range of fruit and vegetables having their moment.

Buying what's in season is a great way to bring variety to your meals and try something different in the kitchen.

The best tip? Don't buy everything on the list.

Pick what you'll actually use, then make a plan to enjoy it.

What spring fruit or vegetable are you most excited to see back?

17/08/2026

We had to double take 👀

You’d be happy to know, it doesn’t matter the colour, strawberries are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

To make them last even longer, use paper towel and only wash before eating.

04/08/2026

Sweet potato doesn't ask for much.

Just a cool, dark place to store it...and a chance to be included in your next meal.

Roast it until golden, mash it, stuff it with your favourite fillings or add it to soups and curries.

One vegetable. So many possibilities.

We'd love some inspiration. How do you use sweet potato at home?

28/07/2026

Funny how takeaway leftovers often get VIP treatment.

But homemade leftovers deserve the same love.

Whether it's last night's roast, pasta, curry or your favourite takeaway, giving leftovers a second meal is one of the easiest ways to reduce food waste and get more from the food you've already paid for.

How do you make sure your leftovers are eaten?

21/07/2026

Have you ever thrown out food just because it reached the date on the label?

You're not alone.

Knowing the difference between best before and use by dates can help you waste less food and save money, without compromising on food safety.

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Parramatta, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61288376074

Website

http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au/

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