Reduce food waste

The United States throws away 30% of its edible food. Food waste costs both residents and municipalities, because it needs to be hauled to a landfill. Additionally, this represents waste of the energy and other resources needed to produce this food. To save food, money, and resources, use these tips to reduce food waste:

• Plan before you shop to avoid impulse buys
• Only buy what you need
• Plan when you’ll eat leftovers
• Freeze extras – you can freeze everything from sauce to vegetables to grains
• Place food where you will see it so you’ll use it
• Use scraps – for example, you can make stock out of potato peels and other fresh vegetables
• Compost instead of throwing produce away: read more about composting here!