Week 4: Smart Storage
Smart Storage: Getting the most from your food
Learn something new: Storage Cheat Sheet (link)
Fresh fruit and vegetables make up the largest percentage of household food waste by weight. Check out the storage cheat sheet for ways to keep them fresh longer.
Try this tool: Keep Food Fresh Tips (link)
The way you organize your refrigerator and freezer can also impact how long food will last. Look at the document we made for some tips to maximize space, reduce space, and decipher those confusing expirations dates.
Food spotlight: Ways to save Bread (link)
Americans buy roughly 3 million loaves of bread every year, 25% of which end up in the garbage. Learn storage tips and recipes to use up the stale bread and end pieces with this infographic.
Discussion Question (click link): What tips, tools, and tricks do you use to help foods stay fresh longer?