5 Effective Ways to Reduce Food Waste – EgyptToday – Egypt Today

5 Effective Ways to Reduce Food Waste – EgyptToday – Egypt Today

Besides the global hunger crisis, what some people might not know is that food waste is one of the biggest environmental issues that have a major negative impact on our planet. When large amounts of food waste are thrown in landfills, they emit methane, a greenhouse gas that is way more powerful than carbon dioxide and one of the main contributors to climate change. Tellingly, we need to be more cautious about our food waste to save our planet, plus we can play role in saving a lot of people who go hungry every day. With some actions from your side, you can make a change.

1. Don’t buy more than you need. Make a grocery shopping list based on what you need only. Don’t buy excess, especially with foods that have no shelf life such as fruits and vegetables so you don’t end up throwing away a lot of food that has gone bad.

2. Store and preserve your food wisely. Use airtight containers to keep your food fresh in the fridge for the longest time possible. Also, when it comes to canned food, once you open the can transfer any leftovers to containers.

3. Cook in accordance with your serving size