{"id":21662,"date":"2026-10-29T15:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21662"},"modified":"2026-10-29T16:09:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:09:50","slug":"top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Reduce Food Waste at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Most of us know when food is being wasted at home. The harder part is knowing which habits to change first.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you regularly buy more than you use, forget what\u2019s already in the fridge, or end up with leftovers nobody gets around to eating. Whatever the pattern, reducing food waste usually comes down to a few practical changes in how you plan, shop, store and cook.<\/p>\n<p>Gousto\u2019s Sustainability Manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/danielle-crompton\/\">Danielle Crompton<\/a> tells us that <i>&#8220;WRAP estimates the average household of four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrap.ngo\/resources\/campaign-assets\/food-waste-action-week-2026-toolkit-assets\">wastes around \u00a31,000 a year<\/a> on food that gets thrown away, so there&#8217;s a lot to gain from taking a bit more control.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>So, with the help of Danielle, we\u2019ve shared 11 tips that are designed to help you spot where waste is happening, and make small changes that are easier to stick to.<\/p>\n<p>Planning meals in advance is one of the most effective ways to ensure you only buy what you need, to help reduce food waste. If you want tasty meals with maximum convenience, Gousto\u2019s weekly meal planning can take the admin off your plate. Choose recipes to suit your household and your schedule, then get the perfectly pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;PLAN YOUR WEEK WITH GOUSTO&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#8193DC&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gousto.co.uk%2Ffood-box%2Fgousto-menu-and-plans&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#11_Easy_Ways_to_Reduce_Food_Waste_at_Home\" >11 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#1_Start_By_Understanding_Where_Food_Is_Being_Wasted_in_Your_Kitchen\" >1. Start By Understanding Where Food Is Being Wasted in Your Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#2_Shop_Your_Kitchen_Before_You_Plan\" >2. Shop Your Kitchen Before You Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#3_Plan_Around_Your_Actual_Diary_Not_an_Ideal_Week\" >3. Plan Around Your Actual Diary, Not an Ideal Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#4_Shop_for_the_Meals_Youve_Actually_Planned\" >4. Shop for the Meals You\u2019ve Actually Planned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#5_Store_Food_So_You_Can_Use_It_in_Time\" >5. Store Food So You Can Use It in Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#6_Get_a_Feel_for_the_Portions_Your_Household_Actually_Eats\" >6. Get a Feel for the Portions Your Household Actually Eats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#7_Give_Leftovers_a_Job_Straight_Away\" >7. Give Leftovers a Job Straight Away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#8_Use_Your_Freezer_Before_Food_Gets_Forgotten\" >8. Use Your Freezer Before Food Gets Forgotten<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#9_Share_Surplus_Food_Before_It_Goes_to_Waste\" >9. Share Surplus Food Before It Goes to Waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#10_Compost_Suitable_Food_Scraps_at_Home\" >10. Compost Suitable Food Scraps at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#11_Use_Your_Food-Waste_Bin_for_Whats_Left\" >11. Use Your Food-Waste Bin for What\u2019s Left<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#Try_This_Five-Minute_Food_Check_Once_a_Week\" >Try This Five-Minute Food Check Once a Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#What_to_Do_When_Your_Meal_Plan_Falls_Apart\" >What to Do When Your Meal Plan Falls Apart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#Food_Waste_FAQs\" >Food Waste FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#How_Can_I_Work_Out_Which_Food_I_Waste_Most\" >How Can I Work Out Which Food I Waste Most?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#How_Can_Families_Reduce_Food_Waste_When_Everyone_Eats_Different_Amounts\" >How Can Families Reduce Food Waste When Everyone Eats Different Amounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#When_Should_I_Freeze_Food_Instead_of_Refrigerating_It_to_Avoid_Food_Waste\" >When Should I Freeze Food Instead of Refrigerating It to Avoid Food Waste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#How_Do_I_Recycle_Food_Waste_at_Home\" >How Do I Recycle Food Waste at Home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/top-tips-for-reducing-food-waste\/#How_a_Gousto_Meal_Box_Can_Help_Reduce_Food_Waste\" >How a Gousto Meal Box Can Help Reduce Food Waste<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Easy_Ways_to_Reduce_Food_Waste_at_Home\"><\/span><b>11 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_By_Understanding_Where_Food_Is_Being_Wasted_in_Your_Kitchen\"><\/span><b>1. Start By Understanding Where Food Is Being Wasted in Your Kitchen<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before changing how you shop or cook, it helps to notice where food is being wasted most often. We like to think of this as a mini food waste audit.<\/p>\n<p>You might regularly buy more fresh food than you get through, cook too much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/rice-recipes\">rice<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/pasta-recipes\">pasta<\/a>, forget opened ingredients, or plan meals for evenings when you rarely end up cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you can tackle the part of your routine that\u2019s causing the most waste, and build from there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Shop_Your_Kitchen_Before_You_Plan\"><\/span><b>2. Shop Your Kitchen Before You Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check what you already have prior to your food shops.<\/p>\n<p>Look through the fridge, freezer and cupboards for open packs, leftovers, or vegetables that need using, and you may have forgotten about.<\/p>\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/help-centre\/article\/where-can-i-find-the-use-by-dates-for-my-recipes\/4419478436625\">use-by<\/a> and best before dates too, so you can prioritise what needs using first. Foods marked with \u201cuse-by\u201d must be eaten before that date from a safety perspective, while \u201cbest before\u201d is about quality, you can still eat food after best before dates if it looks, smells, and tastes okay.<\/p>\n<p>Then use those foods to shape one or two meals for the week ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Half a bag of spinach could go into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/curry-recipes\">curry<\/a> or pasta sauce. A few potatoes might save you buying another side. An open tub of yoghurt could become a dressing or dip.<\/p>\n<p>This helps you avoid buying duplicates and gives food already in the kitchen a clear purpose before you add anything new to the shopping list.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Plan_Around_Your_Actual_Diary_Not_an_Ideal_Week\"><\/span><b>3. Plan Around Your Actual Diary, Not an Ideal Week<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21664&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]A useful meal plan reflects the week you\u2019re actually going to have.<\/p>\n<p>Check who\u2019ll be home, which evenings are busy, and whether there are nights when you\u2019re unlikely to cook. If you\u2019re out on Thursday, and Friday usually becomes takeaway night, there\u2019s little point planning five home-cooked dinners.<\/p>\n<p>Build your plan around the number of meals you realistically expect to make, and leave a little flexibility where it helps. One open dinner slot can give you space to use leftovers or move a meal if plans change.<\/p>\n<p>The aim isn\u2019t to plan every detail. It\u2019s to avoid buying food for meals that were never likely to happen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Shop_for_the_Meals_Youve_Actually_Planned\"><\/span><b>4. Shop for the Meals You\u2019ve Actually Planned<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you know how many meals you\u2019re cooking, turn that plan into a meal plan and shopping list.<\/p>\n<p>Write down the ingredients you need for those meals, then check quantities before you buy. If two dinners use the same ingredient, one pack might cover both. If you only need a small amount of something, think about whether the rest has another job later in the week.<\/p>\n<p>This is where meal planning starts to reduce waste in practice: you\u2019re buying food with a clear purpose, rather than filling the trolley first and working out what to cook afterwards.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Store_Food_So_You_Can_Use_It_in_Time\"><\/span><b>5. Store Food So You Can Use It in Time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the shopping is unpacked, make it easy to see what needs using first.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/help-centre\/article\/how-do-i-properly-store-my-ingredients-for-maximum-shelf-life\/4419667771537\">storage instructions<\/a> on the packaging, and keep shorter-life ingredients, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/help-centre\/article\/how-to-store-your-opened-ingredients\/20116499770001\">opened<\/a> packs, and leftovers somewhere visible rather than letting them disappear at the back of the fridge. A dedicated shelf or small \u201cuse first\u201d area can work well.<\/p>\n<p>That way, when you\u2019re deciding what to cook or grab for lunch, the ingredients that need your attention are right in front of you.<\/p>\n<p>A clear fridge setup can make those ingredients much easier to spot and use before they\u2019re forgotten. Additionally, ensuring your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovefoodhatewaste.com\/good-food-habits\/check-your-fridge-temperature\">fridge is the right temperature<\/a> can help food last longer. The average fridge in the UK is set at 7\u00b0C, which is 2\u00b0C too warm, keep your fridge between 0\u00b0C and 5\u00b0C.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Get_a_Feel_for_the_Portions_Your_Household_Actually_Eats\"><\/span><b>6. Get a Feel for the Portions Your Household Actually Eats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21665&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovefoodhatewaste.com\/foods-and-recipes\/food-portion-calculator-your-guide-perfect-portion-sizes\">Use this food portion calculator<\/a> as a starting point when figuring out your portion sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is a classic example of a food that\u2019s easy to overestimate. A few extra handfuls don\u2019t look like much in the pan, then suddenly you\u2019ve cooked enough to feed another family.<\/p>\n<p>As a useful starting point, Love Food Hate Waste suggests around 65g of dried rice per adult. Children\u2019s portions vary more by age and appetite, so their guidance breaks these down by age group rather than using one catch-all amount.<\/p>\n<p>Use those amounts as a guide, then adjust them to what your household actually eats. If plates regularly come back with rice left on them, try cooking a little less next time. For children, serving a smaller portion first and offering seconds can help when appetites change from day to day.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re deliberately cooking extra for tomorrow\u2019s lunch or the freezer, portion that out with a plan in mind.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Give_Leftovers_a_Job_Straight_Away\"><\/span><b>7. Give Leftovers a Job Straight Away<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got extra left over, decide what it\u2019s for while you\u2019re clearing up.<\/p>\n<p>That might mean portioning some into a container for tomorrow\u2019s lunch, freezing a serving for another night, or turning it into something different the next day. Leftover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/chilli-recipes\">chilli<\/a> could become a jacket potato topping, roast vegetables can go into a grain bowl, and cooked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/chicken-recipes\">chicken<\/a> can be added to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/noodle-recipes\">noodles<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/cookbook\/salad-recipes\">salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It helps to be specific and intentional. \u201cI\u2019ll use this tomorrow for lunch\u201d is much more useful than putting a container in the fridge and hoping you remember what it was for.<\/p>\n<p>If your household is happy eating the same dinner two days in a row, that\u2019s useful too. Portion it while it\u2019s fresh and make the next meal easy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/cooking-your-food\/cooking-your-food#using-your-leftovers\">Double-check guidance around reheating your leftovers.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_Your_Freezer_Before_Food_Gets_Forgotten\"><\/span><b>8. Use Your Freezer Before Food Gets Forgotten<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you know you won\u2019t use something in time, move it to the freezer while it still feels useful, rather than as a last-minute rescue.<\/p>\n<p>Freeze food in portions that make sense for your household. Bread can go in as slices, sauces can be split into meal-sized containers, and cooked dishes can be portioned before freezing so you only defrost what you need.<\/p>\n<p>Label containers with what\u2019s inside and the date they went in. That makes it much easier to plan them back into future meals.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth checking the freezer before you plan the next week\u2019s dinners. A frozen portion only helps if it eventually makes its way back onto the menu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/how-to-chill-freeze-and-defrost-food-safely\">Read this guide for more information about how to freeze and defrost food safely.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Share_Surplus_Food_Before_It_Goes_to_Waste\"><\/span><b>9. Share Surplus Food Before It Goes to Waste<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you know you\u2019re not going to get through something in time, even if it\u2019s still perfectly good to eat.<\/p>\n<p>If that happens, offer it to friends, family, or neighbours before it becomes waste. Food-sharing apps can also help you pass suitable surplus food on locally.<\/p>\n<p>They can work the other way too. Apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toogoodtogo.com\/en-gb\">Too Good To Go<\/a> connect you with shops, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants that have surplus food at the end of the day, so you can pick up a surprise bag of food that might otherwise have gone to waste.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a handy way to rescue food from outside your own kitchen too, with the added bonus that you might come home with an unexpected treat.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Compost_Suitable_Food_Scraps_at_Home\"><\/span><b>10. Compost Suitable Food Scraps at Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21666&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]If you have a garden or space for a compost bin, some kitchen scraps can be put to use there instead.<\/p>\n<p>Fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, tea leaves, and eggshells are all suitable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/5-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-compost\">home composting<\/a>. Over time, they break down into compost that can help improve soil structure and add organic matter back into your garden.<\/p>\n<p>Home composting won\u2019t replace your food-waste bin, but it can be a useful option for suitable kitchen scraps you produce regularly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Use_Your_Food-Waste_Bin_for_Whats_Left\"><\/span><b>11. Use Your Food-Waste Bin for What\u2019s Left<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/food-scraps-edible\">scraps<\/a> are edible, and some simply aren\u2019t going to become dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Peelings, eggshells, bones and other inedible bits can go straight into your food-waste bin, so they stay separate from the general rubbish.<\/p>\n<p>Keep cooked food, meat, fish, and dairy out of a standard home compost bin too, as these can attract pests and create problems while they break down.<\/p>\n<p>The main thing is to keep edible food out of there where you can. If something can still be eaten, frozen, or used in another meal, do that first. Save the food-waste bin for bits that are really done with.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_This_Five-Minute_Food_Check_Once_a_Week\"><\/span><b>Try This Five-Minute Food Check Once a Week<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]These tips are easier to keep up with when you build them into one quick routine.<\/p>\n<p>Before you plan the next week\u2019s meals, spend five minutes checking:<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; The fridge:<\/b> what\u2019s open, what needs using soon, and what leftovers are still there<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; The freezer:<\/b> whether there\u2019s already a meal, loaf of bread, or portion of sauce you can use<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; The cupboards:<\/b> which staples you already have plenty of<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Your diary:<\/b> how many meals you\u2019re actually likely to cook at home<\/p>\n<p>Then plan your meals around what you\u2019ve found and shop for the gaps.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to strip the cupboards bare or keep exactly seven dinners\u2019 worth of food in the house. 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