What should I do with expired food?

Though it is best to prevent food waste by only buying what you need, if you do let food expire you may not need to throw it away.

Instead of throwing away expired food, you can:

• Use expired vegetables and vegetable peelings to make stock.
• Blend hardened sugar to break it back down into granules.
• Turn stale bread into croutons or breadcrumbs.
• Avocado can be used to create hair masks.
• Some foods, such as mayonnaise, can be used as household cleaners.
• Use egg shells as fertiliser for your plants.