Creative Solutions Reduce Food Waste

Food waste is bad for your money and the Earth. People in the U.S. waste a lot of food each year. This wasted food costs money and makes greenhouse gases, like from power plants.

Most food waste comes from homes, not stores. People are often too busy to use the food they buy. Food travels far to get to our plates, so wasting it is worse.

Making a list can help you waste less food. Check what you have before shopping for more food. Buy only what you need to avoid wasting food later.

Keep your food fresh so it lasts longer. Store greens with a paper towel and stems in water. Use your freezer to save food and eat it later.

Use all parts of your food, like stems and stalks. Put scraps in a bag to make vegetable stock. Cooking can be fun and help you waste less by using all the food.