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How to convert your food waste into food wealth? Globally, around 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually! That's roughly one-third of the food produced for human consumption [FAO]. Just because i and you are not that consious about the issue. Food waste takes a massive toll on our precious resources, landfills, and even contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting some simple strategies in our kitchens and grocery stores, i and you can significantly reduce food waste and money waste too. Here are 7 powerful tactics to get you started: 1. Plan Your Meals and Make a List: Avoid impulse purchases at the grocery store by planning your meals for the week. I always create a shopping list based on my plan and stick to it! 2. Fridge Inventory Check: Before each grocery trip, take a quick inventory of your fridge and pantry. Knowing what you already have on hand helps prevent buying duplicates and ensures you use up what you already purchased. 3. FIFO (First-In, First-Out): Organize your fridge and pantry like a pro! I place older items at the front and newer ones at the back. This ensures you use the older food before it spoils, preventing unnecessary waste. 4. Leftovers, Get Creative!: Leftovers don't have to be boring! Repurpose them into creative new dishes. Like Wilting vegetables can find new life in a hearty soup & trust me that tastes superb. 5. Storage: Proper storage is key to extending the shelf life of your food. Learn how to store different fruits and vegetables correctly. Some items thrive in the crisper drawer, while others do best at room temperature. Understanding proper storage practices keeps your food fresher for longer. 6. Freeze: The freezer is your ultimate weapon against food waste. Don't be afraid to freeze fruits, vegetables, and even cooked meals for later enjoyment. Freezing food at its peak freshness allows you to enjoy it later without sacrificing quality. 7. Compost Food Scraps: Instead of throwing away vegetable peels, fruit cores, and coffee grounds, turn them into nutrient-rich compost! Composting is a fantastic way to divert food waste from landfills and create a valuable fertilizer for your garden and contributing toward a sustainable world. What more can you think of? ------------------------------------ Visit Kishan Srivastava for more! #food #foodwaste

We take at least three major meals a day. Assuming we prepare ourselves, by the end of the week, we have visited the kitchen from 15 to 20 times. Sometimes we prepare more than a single meal at once to spare some time and ingredients. The first step in reducing your food waste starts at the supermarket. It might seem obvious, but there’s a percentage of food that spoils without even being used. A good planning is the best kick off in reducing our environmental impact. I’ve also found pre-peeled fruits & vegetables wrapped up in plastics. This is a red flag you want to avoid. It is difficult to realize the impact of our routines. Each time you step into the kitchen is hard to appreciate that you are spending around ten hours a week on it. Let’s change the way we see it. There are some environmental impacts related with this foodie activity. We will focus on the food waste.  A person generates 131 Kg of food waste annually (Eurostat 2023). But there are some actions we can take to reduce this impact. Any small changes here will have a great impact in the long run. And probably you won’t find anything smaller in your kitchen than a seed. Seeds are my favourite food waste for a simple reason. They are the ingredient to grow life. By planting the seeds on your food, you are not only reducing your food waste, but you could also grow back your own vegetables. And not only seeds, it is extremely fun to watch a lettuce growing up from scraps. You can also reduce your generic waste. For example, when I am putting apart some pepper seeds to grow, the first thing I think about is where I am going to plant them. Then I notice the juice box I threw away this morning. It is quite easy to recycle certain materials to give them a new use. Out of the blue we got a brand new pot to plant the peppers. These synergies are the shift we need to change our old ways. We just need to keep looking at our waste as a source, before discarding them. The organic matter from our food waste can easily be turned into a positive impact by using it to create compost to help your own plants to grow. There is a link in the comments with some information if you want to learn more about it. If you are not able to compost by yourself, you can always place it in the proper bin. There are also other uses to your food waste. For example, lemon and banana peels are useful for cleaning tasks. If you are interested in this matter, do not hesitate to check on the “Creative Explained” channel for more incredible tips. The next time you throw something into the garbage, think first if it is really a waste, or if you could give it another use. Because there’s no such a thing as garbage! All these small changes help to reduce your food waste generation and therefore, your carbon footprint. Every tiny step takes us a long way into fighting climate change.

🟠 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ‼️ 🍊🌽🌽 ▫️Let's learn how to reduce food waste with simple tips and how we can make a difference..🌍🧡 🟠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is the discarding of food that was fit for human consumption by choice or after the food has been left to spoil or expire as a result of negligence. ● Food is wasted when we buy more than we need, store it incorrectly, throw away leftovers, and cook too much. 🟠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲: ● Food waste has negative effects on food security & food availability and contributes to increasing the cost of food. ● Food wasting also leads to the waste of water, land, energy, & labor that were used to produce this food. 👉 So reducing food waste is important, as it: • Helps achieve food security. • Protects our planet's resources. • Saves money & energy. • Helps us to be more mindful consumers. 🟠 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● Here are a few tips to reduce food waste: 👇 ☑️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 ● Check your fridge first to avoid buying food you already have on hand. ● Make your shopping list based on how many meals you will eat at home. ☑️ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘆 ● Prepare the quantities of food you need and intend to eat. ● Store any uneaten food properly for later consumption. ☑️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 ● Prepare and cook perishable foods soon after shopping, then freeze them for use throughout the month. ☑️ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 ● Give extra attention to fruits and vegetables, as they are frequently purchased items. ● Storage tips: • Learn which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. • Separate fruit that is very ripe from others that are not as ripe. • Use storage bags or containers designed to help extend the life of your produce. ☑️ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 ● Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of being served. ● Eat within three to four days, or freeze. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ● Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or below to prolong the life of foods. ☑️ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● When at a restaurant, ask for smaller portions if you think you will not be able to eat everything that is being served. ☑️ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ● Check product dates on foods to avoid waste. ☑️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ● Donate food that would otherwise be wasted. ● Compost food scraps for use in the garden. 🗨 And Always Remember That: " 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲. " 𝗦𝗼, 𝗗𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 !! ☺️😉 #Reducingfoodwaste #Foodwaste #Sustainablefood #Foodsecurity #TasnimAdel

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻‼️ 🍊🌽🌽 Let's learn how to reduce food waste with simple tips and how we can make a difference..🌍🧡 🟠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is the discarding of food that was fit for human consumption by choice or after the food has been left to spoil or expire as a result of negligence. ● Food is wasted when we buy more than we need, store it incorrectly, throw away leftovers, and cook too much. 🟠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲: ● Food waste has negative effects on food security and food availability and contributes to increasing the cost of food. ● Food wasting also leads to the waste of water, land, energy, and labour that were used to produce this food. 👉 So reducing food waste is important, as it: • Helps achieve food security. • Protects our planet's resources. • Saves money & energy. • Helps us to be more mindful consumers. 🟠 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲❓️ ● Here are a few tips that you can use to reduce food waste: ‼️👇 ☑️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 ● Check your fridge first to avoid buying food you already have on hand. ● Make your shopping list based on how many meals you will eat at home. ☑️ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝘆 ● Prepare the quantities of food you need and intend to eat. ● Store any uneaten food properly for later consumption. ☑️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 ● Prepare and cook perishable foods soon after shopping, then freeze them for use throughout the month. ☑️ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 ● Give extra attention to fruits and vegetables, as they are frequently purchased items. ● Storage tips: • Learn which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. • Separate fruit that is very ripe from others that are not as ripe. • Use storage bags or containers designed to help extend the life of your produce. ☑️ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 ● Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of being served. ● Eat within three to four days, or freeze. ☑️ 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ● Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or below to prolong the life of foods. ☑️ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● When at a restaurant, ask for smaller portions if you think you will not be able to eat everything that is being served. ☑️ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ● Check product dates on foods to avoid waste. ☑️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ● Donate food that would otherwise be wasted. ● Compost food scraps for use in the garden.

Today Food Tank is highlighting these 12 companies that upcycle food waste into new products from snacks, to ready-to-eat meals, cooking ingredients, and more. -ÄIO uses waste streams from the food, agriculture, and wood industries to produce fat substitutes for food and cosmetics. Kudos to ÄIO and their amazing team Nemailla, Petri-Jaan, Mary-Liis, Kristi, Luísa, Vitali, Gaia, Mateus. -Bake Me Healthy, United States and Kimberle Lau. Bake Me Healthy mixes are free from the nine most common allergens and made with fruits and vegetables that do not fit aesthetic standards to be sold in grocery stores and byproducts from fruit and vegetable processing. -Barnana, PBC, United States Barnana partners with indigenous-run regenerative farms in Latin America to source bananas and plantains that are diverted from market. -Cáscara Foods, Chile Cascara Foods rescues fruit pulp and byproducts like peels and stems that hold key nutrients essential to a healthy diet. -CRUST Group, Japan Crust Group operates in Singapore and Japan and partners with restaurants and hotels to help them reduce food waste. The company primarily upcycles surplus bread and other ingredients into beer and surplus fruit peels into non-alcoholic fruit juice. -Green Bowl Foods, United States The company makes ready-to-eat, shelf stable, and preservative free plant-based meals with a mix of fresh and upcycled ingredients. -I Am Grounded, Australia I Am Grounded has turned coffee fruit into energy bars since 2019, saving over 15,000 kilograms of fruit. -Matriark Foods, United States Rather than wasting surplus vegetables from farms or fresh cut remnants, Matriark transforms them into healthy, low-sodium vegetable products like pasta sauce and vegetable broth. -Oisix ra daichi, Japan Oisix ra Daichi is a Japanese retailer that focuses on selling quality organic and additive free products to consumers. -PLANETARIANS, United States Planetarians uses spent yeast and soybeans to create a vegan meat product; they have made the product as cheap as chicken and cheaper than beef and it produces 120 times less greenhouse gas emissions than beef. -PLUCK | happy natural food & drinks, Canada Toronto-based tea company Pluck uses zero waste packaging, locally sourced ingredients that reduce transportation emissions, and small batch production. -Rootly, Denmark Rootly produces plant-based meat products like falafel and steak using surplus beet, carrot, and mushrooms and excess pulp from juice production.

🌱 Food Sustainability: How - Value Natural Resources and Reduce Wastage 🌍 Reflecting on the stark realities of our global food system, a paradox unfolds – while one-third of all produced food goes to waste, many individuals, including children, suffer from hunger and malnutrition. At the same time, obesity has emerged as a major health concern worldwide. As a human race capable of reaching the moon and exploring space, we believe we are equally capable of resolving the inefficiencies that lead to the above-mentioned weird combinations of problems. All we need is awareness, focus, and conscious effort. 'Anno Brahma' is the mantra ingrained in our culture, instilling a sense of preciousness in every morsel and urging us to be mindful of the efforts that bring food to our tables. Here are actionable steps we can take as Chefs and Consumers: 1. Don’t chase exotic excesses; prioritize local ingredients for a healthier gut microbiome and soil. 2. Consume only what is necessary. 3. Embrace nose-to-tail and root-to-leaf eating 4. Get creative: pickle, preserve, dehydrate, and freeze. 5. Plate only what you need to minimize excess. 6. Reduce waste by donating surplus and exploring compost or bio-gas options. 7. Set targets and monitor to minimize food waste, manage safety processes, and adhere to use-by dates. 8. Prioritize items near spoilage by regularly checking and sorting fridge inventory. 9. Collaborate with suppliers and producers to incorporate surplus produce into menus. An example of how minimal food waste practices have always been around is Moringa. We have uses for all parts of the plant in our culinary books, from curry and pickle with the flowers to saag from the leaves and ripe fruit in Sambhar. Similarly, Neem, with its myriad uses, embodies our culture's tradition of waste minimization. At Indisalads, we actively minimize wastage by conducting daily kitchen and fridge inspections to adjust purchase and prep quantities. Our recipes are designed for just-in-time preparation, offering consumers the freshest, unprocessed food while reducing wastage. We incorporate seasonal produce into our menus and utilize bagasse-based packaging for our salad bowls to further reduce environmental impact. To enhance sustainability and accessibility, we offer two portion sizes – standard 400 gm and a lighter 300 gm option – both with the same ingredient composition and transparent pricing. Creating waste is a failure of imagination. Therefore, it is crucial to get imaginative. This article is part of a series exploring the what, why, and how of Sustainable Food. Awareness is the first step toward action, and we invite you to stay tuned as we delve into practical ways to make a positive impact. Indisalads is committed to putting food sustainability into action through delicious salad meals, making healthy eating pleasant, easy, accessible, and sustainable. Sources- 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gA-enji6

Sustainable Eating: How to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen Food waste is a growing problem that harms both the environment and our wallets. By making small, sustainable changes in the kitchen, we can significantly reduce waste. Here are some simple ways to start: 1. Plan Meals and Shop Smart Plan your meals for the week and create a grocery list to avoid buying more than you need. Check your pantry before shopping to prevent overbuying. 2. Store Food Correctly Proper storage extends the life of your food. Learn the best ways to store different items, like keeping leafy greens in a damp towel or storing potatoes in a cool, dark place. 3. Use “Ugly” Produce Imperfect produce is just as nutritious and often cheaper. Don’t be afraid to buy misshapen fruits and vegetables. 4. Repurpose and Reuse Get creative with leftovers and food scraps. Make vegetable broth from scraps, or use stale bread for croutons. Leftovers can be transformed into new meals. 5. Organize Your Fridge Keep your fridge and pantry organized with older items at the front, and label leftovers to avoid wasting them. 6. Compost Scraps For food you can’t use, start a compost bin to reduce landfill waste and enrich soil with nutrients. 7. Understand Expiration Dates “Best by” and “use by” dates often indicate peak quality, not safety. Use your senses to judge if food is still good. By adopting these habits, you can reduce food waste, save money, and make your kitchen more sustainable. Every small step counts toward a greener future!

🥪🥗🍲🚫FOOD WASTE: A CRITICAL ISSUE & PRACTICAL REDUCTION APPROACHES❗ ☑️WHAT IS FOOD WASTE❔ Food waste refers to food that is discarded or not consumed for various reasons such as spoilage, over-purchasing, improper storage, or unused leftovers, contributing to overall food loss and waste. Food waste is a significant sustainability issue with detrimental effects on the economy, environment and food security. Currently, one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, while about one billion people globally suffer from hunger and malnutrition. To address this, a study involving a questionnaire survey and a 24-hour sample collection of food waste was conducted among 51 households in Tehsil Kahror Pakka, District Lodhran, Punjab, Pakistan. The survey aimed to assess the levels of food waste, as well as the respondents' knowledge and behaviors regarding food waste. Additionally, an economic estimation of the food waste was performed. Based on the findings of (Khalid _et al_ ., 2023), both high- and low-income households reported higher losses in fruits and vegetables (31%; 32%) and peels and scraps (53%; 48%), while egg losses were lower (4%; 4%). The economic losses from food waste were higher in high-income households (US$ 12.8/Rs. 3677.01 per capita per annum) compared to low-income households. ☑️REASONS FOR FOOD WASTE →Buying more food than needed, leading to spoilage. →Cooking more food than can be consumed, leading to leftovers that are often discarded. →Incorrect storage methods causing food to spoil faster. →Lack of meal planning resulting in unused ingredients. →Misunderstanding "best before" and "use by" dates, causing premature disposal. →Lack of infrastructure to redistribute surplus food to those in need. ☑️IMPACT OF FOOD WASTE →Contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when food decomposes in landfills, releasing methane gas. →Limits food availability for vulnerable populations and contributes to food insecurity. →Raises ethical concerns about wasting food while others go hungry. →Affects nutrition and health by potentially diverting resources from nutritious food to waste. ☑️METHODS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE →Plan meals in advance to purchase only what is needed. →Store food correctly to extend its shelf life. →Serve appropriate portions to minimize leftovers. →Educate on the difference between "best before" and "use by" dates. →Use leftovers creatively to make new meals. →Donate excess food to food banks or shelters. →Regularly check and rotate pantry and fridge items to use older items first. 🔗Let's start a chain focusing on ways to address and minimize food waste at a small scale. Share your experiences if you've successfully reduced food waste❕ #FoodWasteAwareness #SustainableLiving #ZeroWaste #EnvironmentalImpact #EconomicSavings

Raising Global Awareness on International Food Waste Day: A Call to Action On September 29th, the world comes together to observe International Awareness of Food Waste Day, a global initiative aimed at addressing the critical issue of food waste. Established by the United Nations to promote sustainable food systems and reduce the staggering amount of food lost each year, this day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for change. It is a time to reflect on the impact of food waste on our environment, economies, and societies, while also inspiring action at both local and global levels. The Importance of International Awareness of Food Waste Day This day is more than just a calendar mark—it's a powerful call to reduce food waste and increase efficiency in the food supply chain. Food waste is not just a problem for developed nations. It's a global challenge, affecting both wealthy and low-income countries. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide is either lost or wasted each year. This amounts to about 1.3 billion tons of food, enough to feed billions of people. Global Solutions and Local Action Efforts to reduce food waste are being made around the world. Countries are implementing new policies, businesses are adopting more sustainable practices, and communities are taking local action to repurpose surplus food. For example: - South Korea: has established a comprehensive food waste recycling system that transforms discarded food into animal feed, biofuel, and compost. While global policies are crucial, local grassroots efforts are equally important. Organizations like Foolish Foods are part of this movement, focusing on reducing food waste through education, community outreach, and creative solutions. How You Can Participate - Support food rescue programs that help redirect surplus food to those in need. - Get involved in local efforts to reduce food waste, such as volunteering with organizations or participating in awareness campaigns. This day is a reminder that we all have a role to play. Reducing food waste doesn’t require massive changes—small actions add up. Whether you're shopping more mindfully, supporting community food banks, or encouraging your school or workplace to implement more sustainable food policies, you are contributing to a larger global movement. Looking Ahead At Foolish Foods, we believe in the power of youth-led initiatives to inspire lasting change. This September 29th, let’s come together to raise awareness, share solutions, and build a future where food waste is minimized, and sustainability is maximized. Let’s use this day as a catalyst for action—because when it comes to food waste, every effort count Let's keep fighting against food waste,,, we will succeed Email us to be a member (foolishfoodsnonprofit@gmail.com)

🌱🤔 Did you know the entire pod of green beans is edible (even the little tail at the end)? The tail is usually removed before eating because it doesn't soften when cooked but can be composted fine. Adding green beans to your meals provides a wide range of health benefits and adds flavors and textures. Luckily, there are different types of edible beans worldwide from which you can choose locally. Win-win! ☀️ #Homegrown #greenbeans are one of the classic dishes at Grandma Sita's #summer #holiday table. They are a versatile vegetable with an earthy yet sweet taste. Although often considered a vegetable, beans are botanically classified as a fruit, as they grow from a flowering plant and contain seeds. 💪Green beans are composed of about 90% water low in calories and fat, making them a healthy addition to recipes. The antioxidant power of green beans is enhanced when beans are cooked, whether sautéed, steamed, or roasted but lose nutrients with cooking boiled or cooked under pressure. 👵💚 Grandma Sita's tips: *It's best to store your fresh green beans unwashed and unblanched in the fridge for up to about seven days. If they brown or turn slimy, they've gone bad. *Store green beans in the freezer if you want them to last longer, blanch them before freezing to preserve their quality. ♻️ All of us can act at home to reduce our waste and every single one counts. Check out Grandma Sita's way of sustainable living that inspires you to live your best life with less waste. 👉https://lnkd.in/dsrPJbvz 📗 Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are immature kidney beans harvested young before their pods become too fibrous to eat. Green beans belong to the plant family, Fabaceae, also known as the legume, pea, or bean family, which includes lentils, chickpeas, peas, and peanuts. 🌎 Beans are one of the planet's most sustainable protein sources. Beans use dramatically less water, land, and petroleum than livestock. #BeansisHow is a campaign to double global bean consumption by 2028. "We can help fix the future with beans". +info 👉https://beansishow.org/ #sustainableliving #foodeducation #roottofruit #zerowaste #foodwastereduction #foodwaste #kitchenhacks #cookingtips #seasonalfood #eatmoreplants #BeansisHow #eatlocal #plantbased #vegetables #legumes #vegan #food #education #nutrition #consumption #circulareconomy #inspiration #motivation #informationispower #takeaction #positiveimpact #content #like #share