It’s time to tackle food waste

Published on 29 September 2026

Logan City Council has joined a national campaign to keep more food out of landfill, and money in people’s pockets.

Council has partnered with The Great Unwaste to share practical advice about reducing food waste and getting more value from each grocery shop.

Mayor Jon Raven said many Logan residents would be surprised to learn just how much food they waste in a week.

“A lot of us think we’re pretty good at managing food, but data shows we’re throwing out a lot more than we realise. It’s a huge, hidden cost for many local families,” Mayor Raven said.

“It could be things like leftovers that never get eaten, fruit or veggies that get forgotten or packaged food that goes past its best before date.”

The Great Unwaste is a national initiative developed by End Food Waste Australia.

Its goal is to reduce household food waste by more than 20 per cent by 2030.

Current figures suggest Australian households throw away around 2.5 million tonnes of food every year.

The figure also represents wasted water, energy and other resources used to grow, transport and prepare food.

The Great Unwaste campaign focuses on seven evidence-based behaviours, including storing food correctly, planning meals, making use of leftovers, shopping with a list, using older food first, cooking the right amount and serving smaller portions.

As a campaign partner, Council is sharing these and other food-saving tips through its website and social media channels.

Council also offers a $50 rebate on compost systems and worm farms to help households reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill.

More information is available at Food waste.