The RDKB is seeking to reduce the amount of Food Waste that is buried at the Landfill. We are establishing a pilot project that uses a Green Bin and asking residents to be help us reduce food waste. Here are some suggestions:
-Write a list. Write down the staple items that are running low, and plan your meals in advance.
- Stick to the list! Save time, money, and wilted celery by sticking to items on your list.
- Shop in your pantry. Delay a trip to the grocery store by eating food already in your home.
- Make broth. Impress your friends with homemade soup broth using vegetable trimmings (including peels and carrot tops), and leftover meats (bones etc)
- Use up leftovers. Bringing leftovers for lunch is easy, make bread crumbs or
croutons from old bread, freeze fruit and add it to smoothie.
- Rotate items in the fridge and in your pantry. Put the newest items in the back and eat the older food first
while it’s still fresh and delicious.
- Serve smaller amounts. Serve second helpings if your family is still hungry.
- Buy what you need. Be realistic about what you and your family eat.
- Freeze. Spinach starting to wilt? Freeze it and add it to your next pasta sauce or soup.
- If you cannot compost food scraps in your backyard, please use your Green Bin for all meats, grains, fruits and vegetables.