Let’s get sorted for less waste and more taste

Planning meals before you shop is a simple way to reduce food waste and save money. Start by checking your fridge or pantry for what you already have – that way you can use older items first.

Next, plan meals around those ingredients. Leftover veggies? Turn them into a stir-fry or salad. Extra pasta? Pair it with a quick sauce. Building meals from what you have not only saves money but also ensures it doesn’t end up at the back of the fridge.

Set the humidity of your crisper drawers for the right produce. Leafy greens, broccoli, berries, carrots and cucumbers need high humidity to prevent wilting and shrinkage. Thick-skinned fruits like apples, pears and avocados or stone fruits like apricots, peaches and plums can be stored at low humidity or outside the fridge.

Finally, write a shopping list based on your plan and stick to it. Impulse buys often end up uneaten. A focused list keeps you on budget and reduces unnecessary purchases.

Do you eat with your eyes and then you forget about the fresh fruit and veggies you bought? We have a solution – rinse and dry them and then divide them in to-go portions in ISTAD resealable bags. You can even save them in the fridge or freezer to use for cooking or dessert later. Yum!

And if you like bringing a packed lunch, UTBJUDA stackable lunch boxes will be your new best friend. Add your favourite sandwich to one box and fruit to the next box as a snack.

If soup is more your game, an EFTERFRÅGAD vacuum food flask will be your new best friend. It will keep your soup warm for lunch no matter where you are.