This is the third part of Frannie’s dive into reducing food
waste at home. Click to read the first and
second parts.
Did you know that there are ways to reduce food waste and save water even
after you’re done cooking and eating?
If you’re like Frannie, you know that variety is the spice
of life. Eating the same thing for several meals each week can get a little
boring. Instead of letting all of those
leftovers go to waste, consider freezing them for a few weeks or, depending on the item, up to a few months.
If you have so many leftovers that you can’t possibly eat them
all before they good bad, consider donating them. Even if your food is a little too old for food centers to take it, many farmers accept scrap donations for pig
feed or to add to their own compost piles. To find a farm near you that does
this, click here.
After your morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea, the used leaves and grounds can be added to
your compost pile or simply scooped on top of your houseplants or
garden. If you use coffee pods, consider starting
seedlings or small succulents in them instead of heading straight for the garbage bin. You can find ideas for pod
potters, along with other artsy ways to upcycle the pods, here.
And remember, the best way to really reduce food waste is to
educate yourself and others about why it's an issue and what you can do about it.
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