Our partnership with The Great Unwaste campaign

We are proud to join The Great Unwaste campaign, a national movement led by End Food Waste Australia, calling on all of us to turn food waste around by taking simple actions at home.

Since the campaign launch last September, we have delivered 14 Unwasting workshops for the The Great Unwaste campaign with some awesome feedback from attendees including:

“Very knowledgeable and interesting. Would love to attend more.”

“Well worthwhile to pick up some tips and tricks on how to reduce food waste.”

“Programme built on experience gathered by presenter. A wealth of experience brought to the presentation.”

Across Australia, households throw away 2.5 million tonnes of food every year, which costs families money and places pressure on our environment.

The Great Unwaste campaign invites us to rethink the food we have, use more of what we buy and reduce waste through practical, everyday habits.

We are a founding member of End Food Waste Australia, so being part of this campaign is a natural extension of the important work we already do. Reducing food waste is essential to protecting our environment, and it also means more nutritious food can reach the Western Australians who rely on us.

Our role in helping Western Australians unwaste food

At Foodbank WA, we see every day how important it is for families to get the most out of their groceries. Our nom! nutrition education programs help people build the skills and confidence to plan meals, store food well and use leftovers in creative ways. These small steps make a big difference, helping families stretch their budget and reduce food waste at home.

Through hands-on cooking sessions, workshops and easy-to-use resources, we show people how to make healthier choices using the food they have on hand. This aligns closely with the seven key behaviours promoted through The Great Unwaste campaign, such as storing food the right way, flexible meal planning and enjoying leftovers.

Simple ways to reduce food waste at home

Here are some of the practical ideas we will be sharing throughout the campaign.

Plan your meals so you buy only what you need.
Store food properly so ingredients last longer.
Use leftovers creatively, like turning vegetables into soups or stir-fries.
Understand food labels so you know what’s still safe to eat.
Donate surplus food to Foodbank if you can’t use it.

These small actions help reduce waste, save money and support healthier eating.

Working together to make a bigger impact

Food waste is a national challenge, but change starts with each of us. By taking simple steps at home, we can help protect our environment and ensure more food reaches those who need it.

We are excited to share this partnership with our supporters. Together, we can help Western Australians unwaste food and build a future where nutritious food is accessible to everyone.