BUY LOOSE, WASTE LESS

Additional Tips to Avoid Food Waste

• Plan your meals weekly to buy only what you need and avoid over-purchasing.
• Store fruits and vegetables separately to prevent them from spoiling faster.
• Freeze leftovers in small portions for quick meals later in the week.
• Use vegetable scraps to make homemade broth or compost them instead of throwing away.
• Check expiration dates but also trust your senses—smell and look at food before discarding.
• Buy imperfect or discounted produce to reduce waste and save money.
• Portion your meals to avoid cooking more than you can eat.
• Donate excess food to local charities or food banks if still edible.
• Learn to preserve food by canning or drying for long-term storage.
• Keep a food inventory to track what you have and use it before it expires.