February 9, 2026

It’s Here! The National Food Waste Challenge is Live

Categories: Kitchen Mastery

Australia, it’s time to turn leftovers into wins! The Food Waste Challenge is here — a free, week-long digital challenge from The Great Unwaste that helps households save up to $200 a month on groceries simply by wasting less food.

The challenge guides households through seven simple daily actions, like flexible meal planning, storing food properly, and reimagining leftovers. No need to change what you buy or eat — just small, practical steps that make a big difference.

Developed with behavioural research and tested in a national pilot, the results speak for themselves:

  • 99% of participants enjoyed the challenge
  • 87% found the tasks easy
  • Confidence in reducing household food waste jumped from 33% to 80%

Sign up today, it’s fun, it’s free, and it’s a simple way to save and waste less — let’s get unwasting!