Food Waste Reduction 2 articles

Food waste reduction aims to prevent edible food from being discarded before it is eaten. Meal planning, realistic portioning, pantry inventory, first-in first-out storage, freezing leftovers and using overripe produce can all reduce avoidable household waste. Proper refrigeration and clearer interpretation of date labels also help food get used while it is still safe and appealing. Composting has environmental value but occurs after food has become waste; prevention and reuse come earlier in the hierarchy because they preserve the food's original value.