Buy ugly produce
Did you know that supermarkets throw away an astonishing amount of fresh produce simply because they are “too ugly”? People tend to pick the roundest, brightest, nicest looking fruits and vegetables for their groceries, despite the fact that the others are perfectly good to eat and cook with, too. So next time you’re going to the market, help reduce food waste by picking the ugliest shaped potato, ginger or mango for your basket. Don’t discriminate!
Use smaller plates
When it comes to serving food, our mind works in a simple way: fill up the plate. Often, we tend to take too much simply because it can fit the plate—only to then throw away the portion we can’t finish. So next time you cook dinner at home, try serving your food on a smaller plate. Not only will this help reduce the chance of throwing out food, it’s also a great dieting technique to make sure you don’t overeat.
Buy the exact amount
It might sound obvious, but the simplest way to reduce food waste is by simply not buying too much food. Before you head out to buy groceries for your dinner, take a quick look at the recipe and jot down the exact ingredients you need. Instead of buying huge packets of vegetables and fruits, head to the weighing counter where you can pick the exact amount of the produce that you need. On top of making sure you don’t throw anything out, this little technique will help you save money, too.
Freeze your food
Expiry dates are one of the main reasons people throw out a whole lot of food on a daily basis, but did you know that freezing your food can help make it last a lot longer? This is especially good for meats, which can be saved for months longer if you keep them in the freezer. You can also freeze your bread, soups, rice and much more. While freezing fruits and vegetables will rob them of their original texture, they still work perfectly for blending into smoothies and soups.
Keep leftovers
Leftover food does not always need to be thrown out. If you can’t finish your plate at a restaurant, ask to take it home and you’ll have your lunch sorted for the next day. You can do this with your home-cooked meals too, just stick them in some Tupperware and freeze them. This is also great for lazy nights when you don’t want to cook.
TCEB’s Food Waste Prevention Program
Research has shown that food waste is the primary waste issue in the MICE industry. To tackle this, TCEB has launched a prevention program where they encourage organizers to focus on limiting the food waste their event produces. The program works in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, that places Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production as one of its priorities to help ensure a more sustainable development of economies globally. For more information visit: www.thepledgeonfoodwaste.org.
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