Testing and Review

The focus on reducing household food waste within a specific community of 10 local families, rather than addressing the issue broadly across Australia. At the centre of the visual is the key solution—the Family Food Waste Toolkit—which includes a meal planner, food storage guide, and leftover recipe ideas designed to support everyday decision-making in these households. The problem section highlights real data collected from the families, showing that 80% frequently waste food, particularly cooked leftovers, due to behaviours such as overcooking, forgetting food in the fridge, and limited meal planning. Surrounding this are clearly defined sections that outline the target stakeholders, including local families, parents, and children, as well as the value of the solution in helping households save money, reduce waste, and build sustainable habits through simple and practical changes. The image also presents strategies for implementation, such as using a Canva website, social media, and community-based sharing to reach families, along with the associated costs of developing and delivering these resources.

Importantly, key metrics are included to measure success within the same group of households, such as reduced food waste and increased use of leftovers. Overall, the visual demonstrates a strong, data-driven and context-specific approach, ensuring that the proposed solutions are realistic, relevant, and directly tailored to the needs of the families involved.