7 Steps To Reduce Food Waste And Save Money
By Bhavana Verma
January 4th, 2023
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Food waste is a concerning global issue that has impacted both the environment and the monthly budget. If you are struggling with food scraps and leftovers piling up, here are seven tips that can help you manage and reduce food waste.
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Plan Before Shopping
Making a grocery list before going to the store assists in categorizing the necessary things and saves time and money.
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Deep Freeze The Items For Prolonged Use
Deep Freezing food items like peas, carrots, mushrooms, avocados, broccoli and meats will help aid prolonged usage.
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Practice Using Leftover Foods
Repurposing food leftovers and making creative dishes out of them will significantly help in reducing food waste.
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Use The Food Scraps
Next time you chop up vegetables, try to save and use their peels and hard stock as they contain the maximum flavour.
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Don't Get Fooled By Date Labels
Food items like bread, milk, cereals, cookies, crackers, granola, pasta, potato chips, and rice are safe for consumption after the labelled expiration date.
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Engage Your Family To Make This Cause Happen
Make this food waste reduction a family ritual and engage everyone to join the cause.
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Keep Track Of The Food Budget
Always keep track of the amount of food wasted and try to learn inventive ways of using leftovers through social media platforms.
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