Join in Pancake Tuesday say Council

Pancakes are traditionally made on Shrove Tuesday to use up any remaining butter, milk and eggs the day before Lent begins. It’s also a great opportunity to use up any leftovers from your fridge or kitchen cupboards, waste less and save more!

The mayor of Coleraine, councillor Sam Cole said: “Research shows that over 1 million unopened yoghurts are thrown away every day in the UK – 950 daily in the Coleraine Borough - and fresh fruit and veg tops the list of the most wasted food type.

“Each year in the UK we buy and then waste £12bn on food and drink which could have been eaten. That’s an average of £50 per month for a family. So instead of sending your leftovers to the bin, why not use them up for a Shrove Tuesday treat”.

For creative ideas for using up your leftovers visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com