Fighting Food Waste

There are growing numbers of innovative initiatives round the UK aimed at solving the problem of surplus food, as Natasha Wynarczyk discovers.

- Natasha Wynarczyk

The People’s Fridge

Disposing of food waste in London costs a staggering £50m per annum, and 890,000 tonnes of food is thrown away each year in the capital. It’s estimated that 540,000 tonnes of this could be avoided, and a group of volunteers in Brixton, South London, are aiming to bring the level of waste down with their community fridge.

Located in Pop Brixton, an outdoor space run by local food traders, The People’s Fridge officially launched in February following a crowd funding campaign that raised £2,270 – over double the £1,000 target.