“Knowing that other people are working on reducing their food waste is great. It feels like you are not just alone doing that, but you are supporting a movement. It’s inspiring for people who are already doing a pretty good job.”

Every Bite’s second round of programmes are complete, with communities from Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), Napier, Hastings, Palmerston North and Wānaka taking part.

From lunchbox leftovers to the lost courgette at the bottom of the fridge: everyone has a wicked little food waste secret. Now there’s a new programme to help, writes Gina Dempster.

With fridges rearranged and fading vegetables transformed, the first set of participants completed their journey through the Every Bite programme in February.