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Study by Hellmann's and Toronto-based behavioural scientists, BEworks, found that Canadian households saw significant food waste reduction by committing to just one meal per week using ingredients already in their home – a 'Use-Up Day'
One of the largest behaviour change studies of its kind addressing the issue of household food waste reduction
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Forgetting what food is in the fridge, and lack of inspiration and skill around what to make are among the key drivers of food waste
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TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - As part of its global mission to reduce food waste, Hellmann's commissioned one of the largest and longest behavioural change studies on household food waste to-date to understand the interventions needed to effectively reduce food waste in the home. This Canadian study, conducted in partnership with Toronto-based behavioural science experts BEworks, featured over 1,000 Canadian families and revealed that by simply using a few easy-to-remember tools and methods, such as a 'Use-Up Day' and flexible recipes, participants changed their way of thinking about their left-behind food and reduced their reported food waste by an average of 33 per cent.