Use our new food bins! 🥑

Did you know that food waste makes up one of the biggest parts of what we throw away in halls? 

With new designated food waste bins now available in your kitchens, it's easier than ever to make a real difference (and help stop your kitchen from smelling). No one wants to come home after a long day to a kitchen that smells of rotting food, but when food waste ends up in the wrong place or sits around too long, that's what can happen. 

So yes, they can help contribute to a greener planet, but also keep your flat fresher – it's a win, win!

What goes in the food waste bin

• Fruit and veg peelings
• Bread, rice, pasta and grains
• Dairy, meat and fish scraps
• Cooked leftovers
• Tea bags and coffee grounds

Why it matters

When food goes in general waste, it ends up in landfill and releases a greenhouse gas. However, when you put it in the food waste bin, it's turned into renewable energy and compost instead. So those leftover noodles and coffee grounds can actually go on to do something useful. 

So next time you're scraping your plate, pause before you toss and help create a sustainable and comfortable environment for everyone in halls. 

Want to be one step ahead? You can help prevent and reduce your food waste with these easy tips.