International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste - Shareable Tips

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.