Here at local Jump we try to find ways to make waste reduction as easy as possible. Following a few easy steps for planning your meals is a great way to make the most of the food you buy, so you can save money by wasting less.
1. Plan: Try planning your evening meals for the week. A great way to start is by looking through your fridge and cupboards to see what needs to be eaten up first, making it easy to choose recipes that use ingredients you already have.
2. Buy: Make a shopping list and stick to it! Buy exactly what you need for the meals you have planned.
3. Store: Store your food correctly to make it last as long as possible. Check out this Love Food Hate Waste link to find out exactly how to keep things fresh.
4. Cook: Cook the right amount for the number of people eating. This can be hard, especially if cooking for one. Try and get your hands on a spaghetti measure or rice scoop so you don’t end up cooking too much and wasting it.
5. Save: Make sure you either eat the whole meal or store your lovely leftovers correctly. Left over dinner makes an excellent packed lunch or can often be frozen and saved for a meal later in the week.
6. Recycle: Finally, don’t forget to reuse and recycle the waste created in the process of preparing your meals! Think about composting your food waste and recycling your packaging.
