County Clare householders are being urged to take part in the Stop Food Waste challenge.

The campaign is to help reduce the estimated €700 worth of food that is wasted annually by each Irish family.

Clare County Council, in conjunction with the Stop Food Waste campaign, is running a series of four one-hour workshops commencing on 15 October 2014 and continuing through November 2014.

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The workshops will cover a range of issues including meal planning, smart shopping, awareness of what is being wasted, proper food storage and composting methods.

Joan Tarmey, Environmental Awareness Officer for Clare, said the Stop Food Waste Challenge will involve a group of householders working together to reduce their food waste and save money in the process.

She said: "Nobody wants to intentionally waste food, but we have all got into habits such as preparing too much, leaving leftovers in the fridge, and forgetting about foodstuffs in the bottom of the fridge and freezer. However, help is at hand to save money and reduce food waste by a quarter."

(CD/JP)