Blog: Every Bite Counts

Resolutions, intentions, goals – whatever you like to call them, New Year is a time when many of us seek to make a change or two for the year ahead. From going to the gym to taking up a new [...]

In September 2022, delegates from around Canada and the world gathered in Vancouver, BC to discuss one critical question – how can we create a future without waste? That was the core theme of the annual Zero Waste Conference presented [...]

Stocking up on baking essentials to make your favourite holiday treats? To help you make the most of these classic ingredients and prevent food waste, we’re sharing tips for storing them. 1. Cocoa & Chocolate Cocoa powder will last for [...]

How to Prevent Food Waste this Holiday Season The holiday season is a wonderful time to share good times and good food with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when household food waste increases. We know it’s a [...]

The holiday season is pricey at the best of times, but with rising costs this year, many of us are thinking about how to make savings for the festive season. The good news is that food is one area where [...]

Making a Meal Plan for Winter We know one of the best ways to prevent food waste is to plan our meals and shop accordingly. Sounds easy enough, but like any good habit, it takes a little practice to feel [...]

Soup is an age-old way to use leftovers, half empty jars of food, cooked meats, and limp vegetables. Transforming these foods into a delicious, nourishing bowl of soup is easier than you think, especially when you follow our simple steps. [...]

Freezing Seasonal Produce to Reduce Waste We often think of freezing fruits and vegetables as a summertime activity when there is a bounty of produce available all around. But freezing is a great strategy for preventing food waste and managing [...]

Our Food Waste Ambassador Christine Tizzard Shares Her Top Food Saving Tips with CBC Radio Love Food Hate Waste Canada’s Food Waste Ambassador and Zero Waste Kitchen cookbook author Christine Tizzard recently shared her seasoned food saving tips in a [...]

This time of year, we’re excited about sweater weather and pumpkin spiced lattes, but we’re also concerned about the large number of pumpkins that get tossed every year. We want to help you enjoy them to their fullest and stop [...]

As inflation continues to skyrocket grocery prices across the country, preventing household food waste and taking your food further will add relief to those growing shopping bills. Our Food Waste Champion, Christine Tizzard, shared her low-cost kitchen staple must-haves and […]

We love gathering with friends and family over Thanksgiving and enjoying a delicious feast together. But isn’t it ironic that a day meant to celebrate and give thanks for a bountiful harvest can lead to so much food waste? We’ve [...]

It’s back to school season and for many families that means packing lunches. We know the struggle is real, that’s why we’re happy to share some of our favourite back to school tips. We want to help you get those [...]

With inflation on the rise, many Canadians are seeing grocery bills increase with the rising cost of food. We are here to help. Here are seven simple tips to help you stretch your food budget. The good new is, these [...]