The Green Spot Wonderfully wonky

Did you know that approximately a third of food is wasted globally and it is estimated that up to 40% of produce grown doesn’t leave the farm gate? Food waste is reportedly responsible for 6–8% of greenhouse gases. It is therefore a major contributor to climate change but also one of the easiest things to take action on.

Wellington based company Wonky Box is on a mission to fill hungry bellies, not landfill, whilst supporting local growers. Fruit and vegetables are wasted at all stages of the supply chain and Wonky Box reduces food waste at the source by accepting ‘wonky’, ‘ugly’ and surplus – yet perfectly edible – produce that would otherwise be rejected by supermarkets and food retailers. They are then delivered to households who have signed up to a subscription, much like other food delivery services.

Go online to wonkybox.nz and choose the box type and frequency that suits you. You’ll receive a range of in-season goods in carefully considered, low waste packaging that have only travelled local miles, thus reducing carbon emissions. They’ll also send you inspirational recipes to go with the particular produce you have received.

Angered by the prices of healthy foods in supermarkets, the Wonky Box team have developed a sustainable process that provides you affordable produce and they are even offering an introductory discount for readers! Use the code MillwaterMag25 in the month of March to get 25% off your first box. We are also giving away a box for free through a prize draw! Find this article on The Millwater Mag Facebook page or on my Instagram page @trashtalkingmama and tag a friend in the comments to put yourself in the draw. A winner will be selected at the end of March and have their yummy fresh prize delivered to their door.

Hayley Crawford | @trashtalkingmama