Waste less food and packaging

Food & Kitchen

Plan, store, cook and share food with less waste while keeping cost, nutrition and convenience in view.

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How to Prevent Food Waste at Home

Preventing food waste usually saves more effort and money than finding a disposal method after food has spoiled.

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Guide

Meal Planning and Leftovers Without Rigidity

A useful meal plan creates direction while leaving room for schedule changes.

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Guide

Lower-Impact Food Choices Without All-or-Nothing Rules

Food choices involve nutrition, culture, affordability, availability and environmental impact.

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Guide

Local, Seasonal and Organic Food: How to Think About the Tradeoffs

Local, seasonal and organic describe different qualities. None is a complete sustainability score.

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Guide

Reusable Kitchen Systems That Actually Get Used

Reusable products reduce waste only when they fit the household routine and replace disposables often enough.

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Guide

How to Host a Lower-Waste Gathering

A lower-waste event is mostly a planning exercise: realistic quantities, reusable serviceware and a clear plan for leftovers.

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