Cut Food Waste at Home: 10 Easy Habits to Save Money and the Planet
Average households bin 30 % of the food they buy—follow these hacks to slash waste and your grocery bill.
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Hook
**Tossing one chicken breast wastes the same water as a 30‑minute shower.**
TL;DR
- Plan meals, shop with a list
- Use FIFO: first‑in, first‑out fridge rule
- Freeze, pickle or blend near‑expiry produce
Why food waste matters
Food waste accounts for **8 % of global greenhouse gases** (FAO 2024) and costs the average family $1 500 a year.
10 waste‑cutting habits
1. **Inventory before shopping**
2. **Smart portions**—use a kitchen scale
3. **‘Eat‑me‑first’ box** in fridge
4. **Label leftovers** with date
5. **Freeze in portions**
6. **Blend tired veg** into soup
7. **Pickle scraps** (carrot tops, radish leaves)
8. **Compost unavoidable peel**
9. **Understand date labels**—‘best before’ ≠ ‘use by’
10. **Share surplus** via food‑sharing apps
Benefits
- **Save up to $25/week** on groceries
- **Lower carbon footprint** (~140 kg CO₂ eq/yr)
- Support local community through donations
Myth vs fact
| Myth | Fact |
|------|------|
| “Composting smells terrible.” | A balanced brown/green mix is virtually odour‑free. |
| “Freezers ruin texture.” | Flash‑freeze on trays keeps quality intact.
Interactive bonus
👉 **Download our printable ‘Use‑Me‑First’ fridge label set**.
Take‑home message
Small, consistent habits—meal‑planning, smart storage, creative leftovers—cut waste, save cash and shrink your climate impact.
References
1. FAO. *Food Waste Index* 2024.
2. WRAP. *Household Food Waste* 2023.
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