Next time you’re in the fruit and veg aisle at Coles, Aldi or Woolworths, there’s one tiny choice that could make a big environmental difference.
Many shoppers grab a bunch of bananas and break off one or two, leaving single bananas behind on the shelf. Those loose bananas are often overlooked. And according to sustainability experts, bananas are among the most commonly wasted fruits
But there could be a surprisingly simple solution. Eco-friendly retailer Banish says buying single bananas first is an easy way to stop them from ending up in landfill.
“If single bananas aren’t sold, they’re often discarded at the end of the day,” they explained on Instagram.
Why are single bananas left behind?
Shoppers often avoid loose bananas because they assume they’re overripe, unwanted or leftover, even when they’re still perfectly good. And because bananas ripen quickly, supermarkets are more likely to pull unsold single bananas from shelves and discard them once they are overripe.
The small habit that makes a big difference
Sustainability advocates say the solution is simple: choose the single bananas first, then only take a bunch if you need more.
That small shift helps:
- Reduce unnecessary food waste
- Stop edible fruit going to landfill
- Make better use of produce already picked and transported
Why reducing food waste matters
Food waste is a major environmental issue, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and wasted resources across the supply chain. While one banana might not seem like much, millions of small decisions add up.
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