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Kitchen Hacks: BRINGING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF WASTE

Food prices are no joke these days, and tossing buys that don’t work with your menu. watch out certain items release gases
out food is like throwing money in the trash. • Get creative with leftovers: Don’t let those that can make neighboring produce spoil
One of the best ways to save cash is to use odds and ends go to waste! Stocks, broths, faster. Check out online guides to learn
everything you buy. Here’s how to waste less and sauces need bones; leftover vegetables the best way to store your favorites.
and stretch your budget further. and their unused parts; and the stems and These are a few ways to reduce the 66
EASY WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE stalks of herbs. Throw fruits and vegetables million tons of food that Americans waste
• Know your food’s shelf life: Those “use that are past peak ripeness into smoothies, every year. Reducing your waste not only
by” dates are just guidelines. Trust your soups, and stews, not the garbage. helps your wallet, but it is good for the
senses. If it smells, looks, and tastes fi ne, it’s • Organize your refrigerator and pantry: If environment, too.
probably good to eat! you can’t see it, you’ll forget it. Keep older If you have food you know you won’t eat,
• Pay attention to what you toss: Are you or unpopular food at the front of cabinets don’t let it go bad. Donate it to a food
always throwing away expired yogurt or and shelves so you are likely to use them pantry or community refrigerator. It could

half-used lettuce? Take note of what goes to before they expire. make a di erence for someone in need.
waste so you can buy smarter next time. • Store produce correctly: Some items Source:
• Shop with a list: A shopping list keeps you should be in a cool, dark place, while https://www.epa.gov/recycle/preventing-wasted-food-home
focused and reduces the chances of impulse others thrive in the refrigerator. And