For those of us who are looking to be environmentally conscious and save money, cutting down on food waste is a huge step towards accomplishing these goals.
So, what are the steps that you can begin to take in order to take steps towards accomplishing this goal? Let’s take a look at some of the best ideas.
Shop More Often and Buy Less
It’s easy to fall into the routine of going to the grocery store once per week, loading up on things, and then having a large chunk of what you buy ending up unused or spoiled. A better option is to go to the store frequently, buying less, and using up what you buy faster.
Freeze It, When in Doubt
It’s still possible that you will find a portion of meat or a vegetable unused just as it’s on the brink of going bad. In this case, there’s no need to panic. Just freeze whatever you want to use later in order to prevent you from wasting your money and that food from going to the trash.
Plan Out Your Week’s Meals
If you go to the store without a clear plan in mind as to what you are going to cook on which days during the week, it can be easy to not buy what you need and overpurchase unnecessary things. Why not try planning what you’ll be making and only shopping for the necessary ingredients?