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7 ways to minimize food waste (and save on groceries)

Meal planning, optimizing food storage, and composting can help put a few extra dollars back into your pocket.

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The person we are at the grocery store buying a salad isn’t the same person craving BBQ around lunchtime the next day. Trust us, we’ve all been there.

However, these actions can carry a big personal and environmental cost. The average American throws away roughly one-third, or $1,800 worth, of groceries a year. (Psst: That’s enough to fill the Rose Bowl every day for a year.)

To help Kansas Citians cut down their food waste, we’re sharing seven food-saving hacks:

  • Meal plan for the week.
  • Shop consciously.
  • Optimize food storage so fresh items last longer.
  • Prepare foods (like washing or chopping vegetables + fruit) before putting them away so it’s easier to grab on the go.
  • Adopt mindful eating habits, like only eating produce that’s in season.
  • Share food with friends + neighbors if you can’t eat it before it goes bad.
  • Compost at home. Choose the option that works best for you.

Bookmark this page for more tips + tricks on how to tackle food waste and help our community. See more ways to save.

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