Reducing food wastage

​Action area F3. Prevent and reduce waste and maximise the value of surplus food

• Deliver education and behaviour change programmes to prevent food waste.
• Support redistribution of food through food rescue initiatives.
• Encourage home and community composting where possible, including local composting initiatives.
• Collect remaining food waste with a kerbside collection of food scraps in urban areas of Auckland.
• Lead by example in council facilities and drive zero waste events.
• Advocate for government policies and funding to drive waste reduction.