Dos and Don'ts

These eco-friendly tips and suggestions maximise the environmental performance of food waste disposers:

Don't

• Don't pour oils and grease down the drain. They can clog and damage the sewer system. Instead, collect fats in a container and then throw the container into the dustbin.
• Don't try to grind large amounts of food at one time. 

Do

• Use cold water when grinding food waste. Using hot water wastes energy.
• Run water down the drain for several seconds after grinding is complete, to flush waste and keep debris from settling in the plumbing system.
• Save and grind used lemons and other citrus fruit peels to freshen up and disinfect the disposer, naturally.

Things to consider...

• Planning meals, then cooking only what is needed helps contain waste.
• Saving and using leftovers helps to minimise waste.