It’s easy for things to get pushed to the back of the cupboard, fridge or freezer and forgotten about. Before you know it, you’ve bought another packet of the same thing, while the older one is still sitting unopened.

When you bring home new food, put it towards the back and move the older items to the front. That way, you’re more likely to spot what needs using first.

You could even have a quick ‘use me first’ section in your fridge for foods that need eating soon. It only takes a few minutes to organise, but can make a big difference when it comes to remembering what you already have.

With a little creativity, plastic bottles can be turned into simple plant pots for growing herbs, flowers or seedlings at home.

Simply clean your bottle, carefully cut it down to the size you need and make a couple of small holes in the bottom for drainage. Add some compost, pop in your seeds, and you’ve got yourself a homemade planter.

Cooking more than you need doesn’t always have to mean eating the same meal for several days in a row. Instead, try freezing food in portions so you can use exactly what you need, when you need it.

This is perfect for sauces, soups, curries, and stews. Make a bigger batch, divide it into portions and freeze what you won’t eat straight away. Just remember to use freezer-safe containers or bags and label them so you know what you’ve got.

For more information about freezing food, visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Make mealtimes more exciting by turning one simple base sauce into a different meal each night. There's nothing worse than getting bored of a meal you've got 5 days worth of sitting in the freezer!

Batch cook a base sauce once, then switch it up as the week goes on: one night it becomes a pasta sauce, another night you add beans and spices for a chilli, or pair it with a fresh side and some rice.

Make mealtimes more exciting by making a fresh accompaniment each night. There’s nothing worse than becoming bored of a meal you’ve got 5 mealsdays worth of in the freezer!

One night it could become a pasta sauce, another night you could add beans and spices for a chilli, or pair it with a fresh side and some rice.

Variety is the spice of life, so mix up your dinners and try new combinations. For more meal inspo, check out some recipes shared by our members.

Wasting less doesn’t mean completely changing the way you live. Often, it’s about making small adjustments and finding habits that work for you.

And once those habits become part of your routine, wasting less can become second nature.

So, this Zero Waste Week, why not pick one small change to try at home? You might be surprised by the difference it can make.