Suffolk Waste Partnership and Hubbub are on the search for a Suffolk street or community that thinks it's got what it takes to save money by saving food waste.

As part of the #Foodsavvy project, a challenge is being laid down for one street from Suffolk and one from Norfolk to collectively make their food go further and help save it from the bin. This is a fun opportunity for Shotley peninsula residents to get directly involved and shine a spotlight on the little things we can all do to cut down on food waste and help us all to stop good food from going to waste.

In line with the rest of the UK, the average East Anglian family can waste up to £730 a year on food waste. If households were to cut their food waste, they could be benefiting from having an extra £60 in the bank each month.

Those householders that take part in the challenge will be provided with personalised advice, a free food saving kit and will join challenges to win prizes. There might even be a chance to be on TV.

Suffolk Waste Partnership Manager, Rob Cole, said: "We would love to involve Suffolk residents to tackle the important issue of food waste head on.

"The benefits of reducing food waste are not limited to reducing our carbon footprint, but by being smart with our groceries, families and households can discover new and delicious recipes and save money on their food bills too.

"This project promises to be a fun and, mildly competitive, opportunity to help residents see for themselves just how much they could be saving by being a little more food savvy."

To nominate your peninsula street or neighbourhood before 17 May, visit www.foodsavvy.org.uk and fill out the Street That Saved form.

Ten households in a street, block or neighbourhood will need to sign up in the six weeks following the nomination.