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Let’s become more conscious of the amount of single-use plastic we consume in the UK. Despite British tap water being one of the best water supplies in the world, every year in the UK 7.7 billion bottles of water are still being sold.

With the 6th to 12th March marking Food Waste Action Week in the UK, experts at InSinkErator have set out to debunk the difference between ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates, in the hope of reducing future food waste.

Bettina’s Fridge Raid 

As an active campaigner for the prevention of food waste, and encouraging its disposal sustainably, we have collaborated with Bettina Campolucci Bordi, a chef who specialises in sustainable cooking.

The spiralling cost of living hasn’t dampened enthusiasm for home improvement, according to a recent report by Rated People: almost half (49%) of UK residents had work done on their homes in 2021.

In 2018, the UK produced around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste, according to the most recent report by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) charity.

Fırında Kızartma AD | Love food, but hate waste? Yeah, me too. Well, it’s actually #FoodWasteActionWeek from 6-12 March, and as many of you know, this is something I am extremely passionate about every day of the week, and every week of the year; fridge foraging is totally my jam so I’ve teamed up with @insinkerator_uk and lfhw_uk to share one of my favourite vegetable-based recipes, Fırında Kızartma.

This Christmas, we’re encouraging our customers to make positive lifestyle changes that can improve their sustainability in 2022. We are committed to providing lifestyle enhancing solutions, which encourage the efficient use of water, are safe within the home and reduce the impact that food and plastic waste has on landfill sites and the wider environment.

We wanted to investigate which tunes people listen to the most whilst cooking. In order to find out, we analysed over 115 playlists and over 14000 songs from ‘cooking’ and ‘kitchen’ playlists on Spotify to discover the favourite songs and artists that people across the world like to listen to whilst cooking.

Renowned, multi-award winning, interior designer, Kelly Hoppen CBE has endorsed the entire InSinkErator^® portfolio of specialist kitchen taps and food waste disposers. Kelly Hoppen is well-known for her sleek and timeless approach towards interior design, which complements the modern, time-saving, convenient kitchen products offered by us.

As part of our ongoing sustainability commitments, we are supporting Plastic Free July with a number of different activities including hosting giveaways, sharing hints and tips on how to make positive lifestyle changes, as well as staff members taking on the Plastic Free July challenge.

With many consumers becoming more environmentally aware and sustainable in their homes, we explore key eco-friendly products for the kitchen that must be invested in…  

We’re happy to support the first, annual, Food Waste Action Week, which takes place between 1^st and 7^th March 2021.

The InSinkErator 4N1 Touch combination tap has gained approval from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS).

Instant hot water taps are a space-saving, time-saving addition that will change the way you use your kitchen. Find out everything you need to know.

A food waste disposer will revolutionise your kitchen and streamline how you handle food waste. Here’s why you’ll wonder how you ever lived without one.

As an active campaigner in reducing the amount of food and plastic waste ending up in landfill, we are encouraging households to minimise edible food waste and source plastic alternatives to support Zero Waste Week.

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Nothing is more frustrating than when you open your kitchen cupboards and all the tupperware or plastic bags you have been hoarding come tumbling down.

Are you looking for lighting ideas for your kitchen renovation or extension? Find out how you can expertly light your kitchen, making it seem bigger and changing the mood and feel.

How can you make my home more eco-friendly? Check out these changes you can make to your home to help the planet and save money at the same time. We all deserve to have a bit of luxury within our home environment - so why not start with the hub of your home, the kitchen? When we think of luxury items, we may not always associate the idea of indulgence with being sustainable - however, that doesn’t have to be the case. There are a number of steps you can take to ensure your kitchen is eco-friendly without losing its luxurious appeal.

It is clearly time for local councils in the UK to get tough on recycling. The amount of all local authority waste sent for recycling fell in 2017-18. In 2016-17, 11.3 million tonnes was sent for recycling, compared to 10.9 million tonnes in 2017-18.

How can you make my home more eco-friendly? Check out these changes you can make to your home to help the planet and save money at the same time.

With the global population ever rising, space is at a premium and so interior designers are looking for kitchen space savers more than ever.

Personalise your kitchen with some quirky but useful accessories. Take a look at these stylish ways to make your kitchen unique.

The following ideas show you how you can enhance the kitchen you have, whether you are renovating your home or just want to make your kitchen feel more spacious.

UK households generate plenty of food waste which hurts the environment. This graphic highlights the scale of the problem & how we compare to those abroad.

Does your small kitchen feel cramped? Your kitchen will soon look and feel more spacious with 20 tricks for making a small kitchen look bigger from the experts at InSinkErator.

From built-in storage and statement lighting to luxury details and a standout kitchen sink, don't redesign your kitchen without reading our 10 tips for your luxury kitchen project.

If you're redesigning your kitchen and you're not sure which worktops to choose, the team at InSinkErator can help with a guide on how to choose the right work surfaces for your kitchen. 

Looking for a new dining table? With expert tips on the size, shape and material from InSinkErator, you'll discover how to choose the right dining table.

From statement lighting to on-trend appliances, you can design the perfect kitchen for entertaining with expert tips from InSinkErator. 

When it comes to getting the colour scheme for your new kitchen just right, you have a few key details to consider. Then, you need to be able to put everything together, confident it’s balanced and each element compliments the other.

If you’re in the market for a steaming hot water tap – either as a side tap or a combination all-in-one unit – then you’ll likely have come across both ‘boiling hot’ and ‘near-boiling’ models.

An InSinkErator steaming hot water tap is the perfect kitchen appliance. With filtered steaming hot water up to 98°C at the pull of a lever, waiting for a kettle to boil will be a thing of the past. Available in a variety of colours and designs, InSinkErator steaming hot water taps add a sense of style and convenience to the kitchen.

The humble tap is probably the most frequently used item in your kitchen – it’s a necessity for everyday tasks like preparing meals, making drinks and washing up. If your tap is stiff or leaky, or just old and tired-looking, you might want to consider replacing it. An upgrade is also well worth considering if you ever find your tap frustrating to use – small annoyances such as not being able to properly adjust the tap head, or water splashing onto the countertops, can be remedied with a smarter design choice. Since the tap is so central to everything you do in a kitchen, it’s important to choose the right one – luckily, we’re here to help!

You spend your hard earned money on fresh food but most of the time you can't eat it all quickly enough before some of it spoils. Check out these 10 "hmmmm moment" food storage hacks that will make your food last longer than ever... No more unnecessary food waste disposal or last minute random dishes to use food up before it goes bad.

Lighting is often overlooked when designing a kitchen but is one of the most important elements to successful interior design. Too many bright lights can give a clinical look and not enough light can make the kitchen a dark and depressing place. Here's how to choose the right lighting for your kitchen.

When the time comes for you to replace your existing kitchen with your dream family and entertainment room, it’s easy to get ahead of yourself and maybe a little carried away?! There is time to get excited, but unfortunately, right now isn’t it.

Before you start shopping for a new kitchen you need to get your measurements right. This will help you get accurate quotes and make the whole process much more straightforward. Here's how you do it the right way.

Whether you’re hiring a professional designer or putting your DIY skills to the test, no big kitchen revamp can begin without accurate measurements - even an inch error in measurement can cause real headaches later down the line.

Add this infographic to your website by copying and pasting the following embed code: A food waste disposer is a must-have appliance for any kitchen. There is nothing worse than smelly food bins or having to pick up food waste when the bin bag breaks as you replace it. An InSinkErator food waste disposer offers a practical, convenient and environmentally responsible way of disposing of food waste.

Showroom kitchens and the sprawling, bespoke kitchens you see on design blogs are beautiful, but they have a benefit that most don’t – nearly unlimited floorspace! For the majority of people, making efficient use of space is one of the most important things we can do in order to enjoy using our kitchen. 

Styles and trends are everchanging. 2018 is here and along with it comes a wealth of gadgets and new design concepts that can add a modern day touch to your kitchen.

Every year, you’ve eaten well and just want to get on with enjoying your presents, but for the mountain of food that demands your attention. Sure, some can be put away for later, but few fridges are prepared to cope with the sheer volume that needs dealing with.... We have some more productive ways of dealing with Christmas leftovers

We are extremely proud and excited to announce that our Brushed Gold InSinkErator L Shape 3N1 steaming hot water tap has won the gold award in the Best Household Appliance category at the House Beautiful Awards 2017.

The festivities, the decorations, the holly and mistletoe, the mulled wine, the sherry before dinner, the whole conviviality and cheer make it the most looked forward to festival. Yet, for mums, all over the world where Christmas is celebrated, the day can be a stressful time. Their work starts weeks before Christmas and doesn’t end until it is over.

If you imagine a tech-savvy kitchen you will probably envisage a glossy white cube where the lights are on sensors and the blinds unfurl on cue. Hi-tech kitchen features have a flashy factor and they will certainly impress your friends, but ultimately this technology is designed to make your life easier.

Much to the annoyance of tea lovers, coffee is rapidly gaining popularity across the UK. Consuming 55 million cups domestically as part of a global figure of 2.25 billion every 24 hours, it comes as no surprise that the beans themselves are the world’s second most valuable commodity. Historically guarded with the utmost vigilance, coffee is now a familiar presence on streets across the world. For those on the go, numerous high street outlets can have a cup in your hands in moments, but what’s their recipe for success?

In the past few years hot taps have become one of the must-have kitchen appliances.

They’re possibly the most useful addition to any kitchen because of their convenience and serviceability plus they save valuable time which is so important especially living in an age when everyone expects instant results.