Useful tips on #reducingwaste:
Only buy perishable food that you know you will use.
Keep track of what you've bought/ used. Look in your fridge/ cupboards and vegetable rack before shopping. Take a photos of the cupboard/fridge contents if this helps.
Decide on what you're eating based on what' about to expire.
Check the use-by dates of fresh food when you buy it.
Don't over worry over unopened canned food Best Before dates.
Do rotate cans/bottles in cupboards putting new stuff at back.
Chop, bag & freeze vegetables you won't be able to eat.
Freeze spare portions when you cook. This also saves time.
Cook raw meat to extend the use by date by 3 days.
Store dried foods such as rice/pasta/crackers out of damp places, off the floor and in big tins/ bottles/ plastic containers.
Ensure foods in fridge are wrapped to reduce drying.
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