Don’t throw it out! How to cook using ingredients too good to waste
The Conversation
19/05/2026
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Australians are feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices. At the same time, we throw away huge amounts of perfectly edible food every year.
Some food spoils before we can use it. But we waste plenty of food by throwing away parts of ingredients we simply don’t think to use.
Many of these leftovers are nutritious, tasty and surprisingly versatile. So using more of what you already buy can help stretch your grocery budget further while reducing waste.
Here are some everyday ingredients people often throw away, along with tips for how to use them.
- Don’t throw it out! How to cook using ingredients too good to waste
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