b e c o m e s t o r a g e s a v v y
f o o d s h i f t . n e t / r e d u c e - y o u r - w a s t e
1. Patrol your pantry.
Assess what you already have in your fridge and cabinets, identifying which items should be eaten soonest. To keep your kitchen waste-free, make meals that incorporate these foods!
2. Become Storage Savvy.
Not sure the best way to store cooked beans or whether you can freeze dairy? Consult the A-Z Food Storage Tip Guide to learn how to keep food fresh longer.
3. Get creative with your leftovers.
4. Understand food dates.
Often ‘use by’ and ‘sell by’ dates do not accurately indicate food safety. Besides those on infant formula and some baby food, these dates are not federally regulated, so it is important to understand how to best store our food. Curious about how long food really lasts? Check out eatbydate.com for an informative perspective on food shelf life, safety, recipes, and more!
5. Nourish your community.
Moving? Going on vacation? Certain you won’t eat that tomato soup in your cupboard? Share food with neighbors or donate to your local food bank.
6. Create your own compost bin
Assess what you already have in your fridge and cabinets, identifying which items should be eaten soonest. To keep your kitchen waste-free, make meals that incorporate these foods!
2. Become Storage Savvy.
Not sure the best way to store cooked beans or whether you can freeze dairy? Consult the A-Z Food Storage Tip Guide to learn how to keep food fresh longer.
3. Get creative with your leftovers.
4. Understand food dates.
Often ‘use by’ and ‘sell by’ dates do not accurately indicate food safety. Besides those on infant formula and some baby food, these dates are not federally regulated, so it is important to understand how to best store our food. Curious about how long food really lasts? Check out eatbydate.com for an informative perspective on food shelf life, safety, recipes, and more!
5. Nourish your community.
Moving? Going on vacation? Certain you won’t eat that tomato soup in your cupboard? Share food with neighbors or donate to your local food bank.
6. Create your own compost bin
or find out more about your area’s compost program.
For a complete A-Z guide on composting, go here.
7. Track your trash.
Choose two weeks to list everything you throw out. At the end of those weeks, evaluate the list and learn to purchase and store better next time.
For a complete A-Z guide on composting, go here.
7. Track your trash.
Choose two weeks to list everything you throw out. At the end of those weeks, evaluate the list and learn to purchase and store better next time.
