Not really. Saveful isn’t about strict recipes or fancy ingredients. It gives you flexible meal ideas based on what’s already in your fridge, freezer, and pantry - so you can cook without extra shopping.

Saveful is compatible with Android and iPhone. You can download the app onto your iPad – the text will be small and it might display a bit wonky because the app hasn’t been optimised for iPad, yet. For the best experience, download Saveful on your mobile phone.

If you’ve waited longer than 5 minutes and still don’t have a verification email, tap the resend code button in the app.

There’s also a chance your verification email could’ve landed in your spam folder, so take a look in there!

If you get this message, your reset code is probably out of sync. We suggest waiting for a couple of minutes before coming back and trying again. When you do – only press the ‘resend code’ message once, and click the link in the most recent verification email. Older emails will no longer work.

This could be because of your display settings. Saveful works best when set to regular font size. To change your text size settings on an iPhone, just head to ‘settings’ ‘accessibility’ then tap ‘display & text size’ and make sure ‘bold text’ and ‘larger text’ are toggled to ‘off’ when using Saveful.

We’re always working to optimise Saveful for all user preferences. So, thanks for your feedback and patience in the early days!

Nope. Saveful is designed to be quick and easy. Just add what you have (roughly!) and Saveful does the thinking for you.

Perfect. Saveful shines when your fridge looks a bit… questionable. A few bits and pieces are often all you need for a solid meal idea.

Absolutely. Saveful is built for everyday cooking - simple meals, minimal steps, and no chef skills required.

By helping you use what you already have in your fridge, freezer and pantry before buying more. Fewer forgotten ingredients = fewer emergency shops = more money in your pocket.

Not at all. Saveful works just as well for last-minute “what’s for dinner?” moments as it does for planners.

Yes. Many ideas are quick, flexible, and great for using leftovers - which means less stress and fewer dishes.

Most leftovers are perfectly safe if stored correctly and eaten within a few days. Saveful includes storage tips to help you feel confident about what’s still good.

That’s where Saveful comes in. A leftover roast veg tray can become a toastie, pasta, fritters, or wraps - same food, new vibe.

Yes! Freezing is one of the easiest ways to save food and time. Saveful shows you what freezes well (and how to use it later).

Yes. Saveful is designed for real households - kids, busy schedules, and changing tastes included.

Saveful works with many eating styles because it’s ingredient-led, not rule-led. You choose what goes in - Saveful suggests how to use it.

Absolutely. Solo households often save the most by using leftovers and freezing portions.

Not at all. Saveful is about progress, not perfection. One saved meal at a time adds up.

That’s normal. Saveful is there when you need it - even once or twice a week can make a difference.

Because feeling good leads to better habits. Saveful is about empowerment, not blame.

The food waste of an average person varies around the world and the global household food waste average is 79kg per person, per year. For example, in India it is approximately 55kg per person, in Australia it is around 98kg of food every year, and in USA it is 73kg^. This is despite 70% of food binned being perfectly edible. The good news? Through small, everyday actions we can change this (and save ourselves money and time while doing it)! For more specific information about each country check out the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024

^United Nations Environment Program’s Food Waste Index Report 2024; Think, Eat, Save. Tracking Food Waste to Halve Global Food waste

>link is https://www.fial.com.au/sharing-knowledge/food-waste#FSES

While the monetary cost of food waste varies significantly by region, income level, and household size, estimates suggest that the average family of four in developed nations spends approximately $1,500 to over $3,000 per year on food that is not eaten. Globally, food loss and waste cost the economy roughly $1 trillion annually.   But the good news is that independent research has shown that Saveful users save 63% more than non Saveful users!

Technically, yes. Why? Because compost still produces methane. Check out our hack content sprinkled throughout Saveful for tips on how to use up skins, stalks, leaves, rinds and bines – and turn them into something edible.

When your organic waste (like food, tea, coffee, and dairy) gets mixed with other types of garbage and isn’t exposed to oxygen, it produces more methane and nitrous oxide. These greenhouse gas emissions have a big impact on climate change. So, as an easy first step – you find out what your local council/municipality accepts in your organics/wet bin and put what you can in there.

Yes — composting and organics/wet bins are better than landfill. But the biggest win is using food before it gets to that stage at all.

Definitely. Composting is great, but Saveful helps you get more meals out of the food you buy before it becomes scraps, to help you Save Money and Food.

Putting food in the compost or organics/wet bin is better than putting it in the rubbish bin. But it still produces methane. The food in your compost or organics/wet bin also has an energy cost (sun, water and transport). That’s why the goal is to put the food you buy into hungry tummies!

Because food takes resources to grow, transport, and store. Using it as food delivers the most value - nutritionally, financially, and environmentally.

No, surely? Yes, unfortunately. We know that your doggo is one of the most important creatures on the planet. But, according to leading food waste researchers, all those lovely leftovers have been chowing down on are technically considered food waste.