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How to Reduce Food Waste

Household waste contributes largely to food waste and the amount of food that goes to landfills is crazy.

But since many people are now slowly realizing the severity of this situation, they want to help in their own way, and if you’re one of them, here are some tips to help you lessen food waste at home!

5 Ways You Can Reduce Food Waste

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1. Plan If you carry a grocery list every time you go shopping, you’ll be likely to stray away from buying unnecessary food items that will go to waste at home.

2. Store Food the Right Way Storage is a huge part of why food lasts as long as it does. Immediately place all your perishable food in the refrigerator as soon as you get home.

3. Buy Food that is in Season Foods that are in season mean that you can easily get them anytime and they also taste good too.

4. Stock Your Pantry Keep your pantry stocked with non-perishable products that you can use for an assortment of meals. Rotate the items accordingly so that the oldest goes out first.

5. Leftovers Stretching your week’s meals can really help reduce waste. You can creatively use your leftovers for various dishes.

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