food scrap

Did you know that in the United States, we waste about 40% of the food we produce? That’s a lot of wasted money and resources. Restaurant Garbage is one of the main causes of this food waste. In fact, according to the EPA, restaurants generate more than 11 million tons of garbage annually. I’ll share some quick tips for reducing food waste in this blog post. Whether you’re trying to save money or help the environment, these tips will help.

Plan Your Meals Ahead of Time

One of the best ways to reduce food waste is to plan your meals ahead of time. This way, you can ensure you’re only buying the ingredients you need and you won’t have any leftovers that will go bad. You can also batch cook meals, so you have leftovers for later in the week. This is a great way to save time and money.

Store Your Food Properly

Another way to reduce food waste is to store your food properly. This means keeping things like fruits and vegetables in the fridge rather than letting them go bad on the counter. It also means making sure you’re using airtight containers for leftovers, so they don’t dry out or get freezer burn.

Compost Your Food Scraps

If you can’t eat it, compost it! Food scraps can be a great addition to your compost bin. This way, you’re not throwing them away and they’ll eventually turn into rich soil that can be used to grow more food. …