Reusing Christmas leftovers in Guernsey can ‘help environment’
December 27, 2025
Reusing Christmas leftovers can ‘help environment’
BBCFinding ways to use leftover Christmas food could help household budgets and the environment, a waste management boss said.
Douglas Button, waste minimisation and sustainability officer at Guernsey Waste, has urged people to find ways to avoid throwing food not eaten during festive celebrations.
He said recipes which used leftover food could be found on Guernsey’s Love Food, Hate Waste website.
Mr Button added people should try to “reuse” as much food as possible over Christmas, even if it meant asking party guests to bring a container with them to take some items home with them.
“We have several recipes on the website and it’s very handy for using leftovers,” Mr Button said.
“If it has to be wasted then please put it in your food caddy.
“But clearly, try not to waste and try to reuse as much as you possibly can as it’s much better for your budget and environmentally its a lot friendlier.”
Mr Button also issued advice on recycling other items including Christmas trees.
He said real trees could be taken to the waste and recycling centres at Longue Hougue and Mont Cuet or to some garden centres on the island which offered recycling services.
Mr Button added unless it had items like sequins or glitter added to it, most wrapping paper would be recyclable.
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