When it comes to food waste, we can all make a positive difference.

According to Sustainability Victoria, the average Victorian household throws away $2,136 of food every year. This adds up to 250,000 tonnes of wasted food in Victoria, enough to fill Melbourne's Eureka Tower!

When food waste decomposes in landfill, it emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This contributes to climate change and affects our air quality and public health.

Audits of our rubbish trucks have shown approximately 59% of food waste is avoidable, that is it was purchased with the intention of being eaten, but was thrown away instead.

The State Government has set targets for Victorian Councils to work towards as part of their plan for a circular economy.

These targets include:

• diverting 80% of waste from landfill by 2030, with an interim target of 72% reduction by 2025
• halving the volume of organic material going to landfill by 2030, with an interim target of 20% reduction by 2025

We can all be part of the solution and make a positive difference, no matter the size or type of home that we live in.

Be food smart

Learn some easy steps to keep avoidable food waste out of landfill.

Composting and worm farming

Discover composting and worm farming and learn which is best for your household.

Growing food at home

Join a workshop on topics such as: small space gardening, beekeeping, composting, keeping chickens and more!

Community growing spaces

Explore our community growing spaces program includes: temporary laneway gardens, planter boxes, productive fruit and nut trees.

Yarra’s food waste challenge

Join our free 12-week online food waste challenge to reduce avoidable food waste at home and save money.

By signing up, you will receive fortnightly emails with our top tips for reducing food waste, and a challenge which is both achievable and fun.