Plan meals before shopping
Make a shopping list and stick to it
Buy only what you need
Check pantry, fridge, and freezer before buying more
Store food properly
Use older food first
Label leftovers with dates
Freeze extra food before it spoils
Cook appropriate portions
Reuse leftovers in new meals
Serve smaller portions
Keep track of expiry dates
Donate safe surplus food
Compost unavoidable food scraps
Learn to use whole ingredients
Avoid impulse buying
Rotate stock regularly
Share excess food with others
Preserve food by drying, pickling, or canning
Monitor food inventory at home or in business