10 ways of reducing food waste at home

1. Plan your meals and shop with a list:

This helps avoid impulse purchases and ensures you only buy what you need.

2. Organize your fridge and pantry:

Use the "first in, first out" (FIFO) method, placing older items in front to encourage their use.

3. Store food properly:

Understand how to store different types of food to maximize their shelf life, for example, keeping potatoes and onions separate.

4. Freeze what you can:

Many foods can be frozen, including bread, fruits, and leftovers, to extend their life.

5. Get creative with leftovers:

Turn leftovers into new meals, like using stale bread for croutons or making soup from vegetable scraps.

6. Eat "ugly" produce:

Don't let slightly bruised or misshapen fruits and vegetables go to waste; they're still perfectly edible.

7. Understand expiration dates:

Learn the difference between "best by" and "use by" dates to avoid throwing away perfectly good food.

8. Buy in smaller quantities:

Avoid buying large quantities of perishable items that you might not be able to use in time.

9. Compost food scraps:

Divert food waste from landfills by composting items like fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and eggshells.

10. Don't be afraid to freeze food:

Many foods, from bread to berries, can be frozen to extend their shelf life.