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How to Fight Food Waste By Transforming Leftovers into Meals

How to Fight Food Waste By Transforming Leftovers into Meals

It’s easy to let leftovers build up throughout the week, but remember: food that ends up in the bin is a large source of waste and contributor to greenhouse gas emissions! Even if you have the most sustainable intentions, sometimes it can be tough to think about eating the same thing for the second (or even third) day in a row. But what if we told you that using leftovers can be fun, creative, and delicious? Here's our advice for getting the most out of them: 1. It starts with storage Freezing is your friend! Sometimes it's not convenient or fun to eat the same...

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5 Tips for Storing Food and Saving Space in a Small Kitchen 

5 Tips for Storing Food and Saving Space in a Small Kitchen 

Living in a small apartment doesn't mean you have to go without great, fresh food. There are plenty of ways to save space in your kitchen and still have room for all of your culinary creations. With a little creativity and some space-saving tips, you can keep even the tiniest kitchen full of fresh food as well as neat, tidy, and sustainable! Here are some ideas to get you started. 1. Label foods with expiration dates This will help you to keep track of what needs to be eaten soon and what can be stored for later. It may seem like an...

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Advice For Reducing Kitchen and Food Waste

Advice For Reducing Kitchen and Food Waste

We all know that reducing waste is important, but it can be hard to know where to start. In the kitchen there are many ways to cut down on waste without making any big changes to your routine. With a few simple changes, you can make meal planning and cooking easier while also decreasing the amount of food you throw away. You can also keep your consumption of plastics and harmful products down to a minimum. It's win-win-win! We're passionate about reducing food and all other types of waste – here's our advice for limiting your household's kitchen waste. It starts...

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6 Practical Ways to Use Coffee Grounds & Fight Food Waste

6 Practical Ways to Use Coffee Grounds & Fight Food Waste

If you're a home-brewed coffee connoisseur, you're bound to end up with used grounds leftover every day. Whether you're using a Keurig or make coffee in a French press, coffee grounds can be a big source of kitchen waste. Instead of throwing them out right away, why not put it to good use? Here are 6 unique ways to get more use out of your coffee grounds and can reduce food waste at the same time! 1. Embrace the Abrasiveness The rough texture of coffee grounds makes for an excellent scouring agent. You can use them just as you would salt or baking soda to clean food residue...

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