Reducing Food Waste: Practical Tips and Community Action -3

The video discusses various strategies to reduce food waste, including meal planning, sticking to shopping lists, portion control, and saving leftovers. It emphasizes composting and alternative uses for food that might otherwise be discarded. The video also highlights community initiatives like the Portland Tree Fruit Project, which helps distribute excess fruit to those in need. The overarching goal is to divert food from landfills and encourage sustainable practices.

What is one effective way to reduce food waste when shopping for groceries?

• Shop at multiple stores for the best deals.

• Purchase only organic products.

• Make a detailed shopping list and stick to it.

• Buy items in bulk to save money.

How can leftovers be effectively managed to minimize waste?

• Throw them away immediately.

• Use them for lunch the next day or have a leftover night.

• Store them in the fridge indefinitely.

• Give them to pets without checking if they are safe.

What is a recommended method for dealing with food that has gone bad?

• Flush it down the sink.

• Burn it in the backyard.

• Compost it using a worm bin or compost pile.

• Throw it in the trash.

What can you do with overripe bananas to prevent waste?

• Throw them away.

• Use them in a banana bread recipe.

• Leave them on the counter to rot.

• Feed them to wild animals.

What is the main goal of the Portland Tree Fruit Project?

• To plant more fruit trees in urban areas.

• To distribute excess fruit to those in need and build community.

• To help homeowners by cleaning up fallen fruit.

• To sell excess fruit for profit.