Food Saving Tips During COVID-19
May 12, 2020 5:15 PM ET
It is now more important than ever to be mindful of how much food you need. Keeping food fresh and lasting longer is a common practice in the kitchen, and now many of us are trying to extend the shelf life even further.
Food waste accounts for the largest stream of material in trash in our country, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Here are six tips to help you save food and reduce your trips to the grocery store during the COVID-19 pandemic.