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Reduce food waste - help planet

Dear Readers, Most of you know that going green is my favorite topic, In the past, I published a couple of articles on that. Today primary goal is to share some tips to reduce the food waste and help planet and community for a better environment. These tips I got it from a book which I am reading, but these suggestions are from Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as well Shop your refrigerator first! Cook or eat what you already have at home before buying more. Plan your menu before you go shopping and buy only those things on your food menu. Buy what you realistically need and will use. Buying in bulk only saves money if you can use the food before it spoils. If safe and healthy, use the edible parts of food that you usually do not eat. For example, stale bread can be used to make croutons, and beet tops can be as a delicious side dish. Freeze, preserve, or can surplus fruits and vegetables -- especially abundant seasonal produce. At restaurants, order what you can finish b