Here’s How You Can, Reduce Food Waste, in Your Kitchen.
From tossed out cutting board scraps to forgotten refrigerator leftovers, we all waste more food than we realize.
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From tossed out cutting board scraps to forgotten refrigerator leftovers, we all waste more food than we realize.
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Research shows that Americans waste almost 40 million tons of food every year; a serious strain on our environment.
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Here are 15 easy changes you can make to reduce food waste in your kitchen.
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Keep your grocery list short and specific.
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Plan out your meals in advance.
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Be intentional about using foods in the order of their expiration dates.
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Make sure your fridge stays organized.
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Strategically move older foods to the front of the fridge.
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Store food correctly so it lasts longer.
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Repurpose leftovers.
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Keep track of what you throw away each week.
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Make vegetable stock out of cutting board scraps.
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Instead of fresh produce, buy longer-lasting frozen produce.
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Donate to your local food banks.
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Start composting your food scraps.
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Don’t toss food just because it’s past its “best by” or “sell by” date.
Use your best judgement!
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Freeze foods you know you won’t use in time, like fruit, meats and bread.
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Opt for smaller meal portions so you have less leftovers.
