Reducing Food Waste: Tips And Tricks For A Greener Kitchen

Food waste is an important issue to tackle on a large scale, especially here in Canada where about 20% of methane emissions come from landfills. 

There’s a lot we can do on a small scale in our own homes as well though, as about 14% of all food waste in Canada actually happens in the household.

5 tips and tricks for reducing food waste at home from Feed It Forward:

1. Plan ahead

• Think about exactly what you need to make your next few meals as you write your shopping list

• Check your fridge before going out to make sure you’re not doubling up

• Stick to your list at the store and avoid overbuying or impulse buying

* bonus - this also saves money!

2. Store food properly

• Keep fridge under 40 degrees

• Store fruits and veggies in separate bins

• Freeze items like excess produce

• Finish what will go bad first

3. Stay mindful while eating out

• Take leftovers home for later

4. Understand expiration dates

• Research which products have best buy dates that indicate freshness rather than true expiration

5. Don’t waste

• Make broth, soup or juice

• Use for compost in the backyard or community garden

Reducing food waste may seem challenging and time-consuming, but avenues like hiring a personal chef can simplify the process. Easy Platter personal chefs offer a unique fridge clean-out option, where a chef transforms potential scraps and unused food items into delectable meals, preventing them from ending up in the trash.