Our team is busy picking up excess food around town, but the majority of food waste happens at the household level! In fact, the average household of 4 wastes approximately $1,600 each year on wasted food! Become a food waste warrior and learn how to reduce your food waste at home — it is up to all of us to make a difference! 

Food waste tips & Tricks

There are plenty of ways to start reducing waste at home. Try some of the tips below, from planning, smarter storage, and creative cooking hacks, see what you can turn into a habit! By making just a few, long-term changes, you can have a HUGE impact on reducing overall waste!

Be Wary of Expiration Dates

Expiration dates often indicate the quality, not the safety of the food items. According to the USDA, these phrases mean the following:

• Sell-by date: How long the store can display the product.
• Use-by date: The last date that the product is at peak quality.
• Best-before date: The best date for flavor and quality.

USE YOUr SENSEs to determine if food past date is safe to eat.

Compost your food waste

Still have food to throw away? Minimize the negative environmental impact of sending food to a landfill by composting! Much of the harm from food waste comes from greenhouse gases, like methane, which is released at a significantly higher rate when food rots in a suboptimal environment like a landfill. By redirecting waste to a compost pile, the food breaks down more quickly, reducing the amount of methane produced.

Read more about how to get started composting, and find out if compost pickup is offered in your area.

At-Home Food Waste Audit

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