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Changing a few habits when it comes to food consumption to avoid wastage can make a big difference:
● Schedule a weekly ‘Use It Up’ Day or ‘Use It Up’ Meal to make the most of leftover ingredients.
● Designate a shelf in your fridge for ‘Eat Me First’ perishable foods.
● Write a shopping list and avoid bulk promotions.
● Measure portion sizes for rice, couscous and pasta.
● Store food optimally and understand date labels.
● Don’t wash berries until ready to consume to avoid mold
● Understand which areas of fridge are cooler (ex: doors are often warmer)
● Freeze food that cannot be finished (ex: loaf of bread)
● Share leftovers with friends and neighbours or donate food, especially before going away and after holidays.
● Grow your own fruits and vegetables to enjoy them at peak freshness. Preserve or donate surplus.
● Help glean in your community, recovering edible landscape like tree fruits and nuts.
● Compost any remaining food waste and inedible parts or ask your local government about food waste collections.
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