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Forking Out For New Cutlery £400 million of cutlery thrown away in the UK!Recent government research found that the average British household is wasting £420 (1) worth of food every year and it appears they are equally wasteful when it comes to their cutlery! Nearly three-quarters of us claim to have thrown away an item of cutlery by mistake, which equates to nearly £400 million worth of wasted knives, forks and spoons! (2) The survey, carried out by cutlery experts Viners, found that 71% of people had accidently thrown away the odd knife, fork or spoon – while over three-quarters of us claim to have inexplicably lost a piece of cutlery leaving households up and down the country with incomplete dinner sets. What would Hyacinth Bucket think? If you’ve ever suffered from the same problem and found yourself short of a teaspoon or two then look no further than Viners loose cutlery range in stainless steel. The invaluable service enables you to purchase a single item of cutlery to replace any missing pieces; add a few place settings as your family grows; or even try out a style before you buy – perfect if you’ve ever used cutlery in a restaurant which was so nice that you wanted to take it home, like nearly 60% of respondents! The survey also found that over a third of respondents were “disgusted” by their work cutlery, so why not be an (office) angel and impress your colleagues with a sparkling new set of teaspoons, you’ll then be able to sit back and enjoy all those cups of tea you’ll receive as reward! Helen Miller, Marketing Manager for Viners says: “The findings come at a time when we are all trying to pull the reigns in on our spending and show just how important it is for the public to be more cautious about unnecessary wastage. Viners loose cutlery service is a quick and easy way to top up your cutlery collection and replace any missing items without breaking the bank.” And, if you are ever stuck for affordable and useful present ideas, then bear in mind that 90% of people surveyed would be happy to receive cutlery as a gift. See the loose cutlery range Prices from £1.88 for a teaspoon Other Items ‘Accidentally’ Thrown Away References |