Got some brown bananas on the counter, or soggy salad in the fridge? If so, you're not alone. Research shows on average, Australian households waste about 30% of the food we buy – or 2.5 million tonnes each year. But in a cost of living crisis , where everything from fuel to groceries is getting more expensive, wasting food feels especially painful. These economic pressures mean more Australians are using food relief services. Many are also buying fewer fresh foods and are taking more risks