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Tossing coffee grounds

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Reuse coffee grounds for composting, as a natural scrub, or to neutralize odors.

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Not using the freezer effectively

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Freeze surplus or perishable items before they spoil, organize your freezer, and label everything with dates.

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Impulse buying due to sales or trends

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Stick to a shopping list, avoid being swayed by discounts on non-essential items, and research before trying new trends.

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Throwing away leftovers

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Use leftovers in new meals, label and date your leftovers for visibility, and adjust portions to avoid excess.

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Not using wilted vegetables

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Revitalize wilted veggies by soaking in water, incorporate them into soups and stews, or blend them into smoothies.

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Disregarding food preservation methods

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Learn canning, drying, pickling, and fermenting to extend the shelf life of foods and reduce waste.

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Failing to repurpose food scraps

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Make stock from meat bones and vegetable scraps, use citrus peels in cleaning products, and learn about upcycling food waste.

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Misinterpreting food labels

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Learn the meaning of terms like 'sell by' and 'use by', and understand that some foods are safe beyond these dates.

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Avoiding ugly produce

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Buy 'ugly' fruits and vegetables that are often discounted, as they are equally nutritious and can reduce food system waste.

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Wasting water in cooking

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Use less water when boiling, reuse cooking water for plants or cleaning, and choose steaming over boiling when possible.

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Expiring products not used

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Implement a first-in, first-out system in your pantry, donate food nearing expiration, and explore preservation methods.

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Over-buying sale items

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Only buy what you can realistically use, be mindful of perishability, and consider sharing with friends or family.

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Tossing stale bread

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Revive stale bread by toasting or microwaving it, or use it to make croutons, breadcrumbs, or bread pudding.

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Unplanned eating out

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Keep emergency meals in the freezer, plan for dining out in advance, and turn dining out into an occasion rather than a habit.

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Discarding vegetable stems and peels

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Use peels and stems in broths or compost them, and plan meals to utilize the whole vegetable.

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Neglecting portion size when eating out

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Share meals, save half for later, or ask for a smaller portion to prevent waste when dining out.

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Ignoring expiration dates

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Regularly check dates and prioritize eating or preparing foods close to their expiration, and educate yourself on the meaning of different date labels.

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Over-purchasing fresh produce

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Buy only what you need, plan meals ahead, and understand food storage techniques.

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Lack of meal variety leading to waste

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Explore diverse recipes to keep meals interesting and use up all ingredients, and learn about flavor balancing.

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Not monitoring perishables

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Regularly inspect your fridge and pantry, move older items to the front, and plan meals around what needs to be used soon.

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Spoilage due to improper storage

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Research and apply correct storage methods for different foods, use clear containers for visibility, and monitor temperature and humidity.

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Buying in bulk without a plan

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Before bulk buying, ensure you have a plan to use all the items and enough storage to preserve them.

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Trashing soft or spotted fruit

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Blend into smoothies, bake into desserts, or make preserves with fruit that is not fresh enough for raw consumption.

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Excessively trimming meat

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Leave a reasonable amount of fat for flavor, use trimmings in stocks and broths, and understand the cooking benefits of different meat cuts.

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Cooking excessively large portions

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Measure portion sizes, tailor cooking to the number of servings needed, and save extras for future meals.

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