The 30-Second Kitchen Habit That Cuts Food Waste in Half

The simplest way to reduce food waste? Store your produce properly!

It’s easy to just throw fruits and vegetables in the fridge without thinking, but proper storage can ~double their lifespan~

Here’s what actually works:

• Keep these OUT of the fridge: Tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, bananas, apples, clementines, lemons, limes

• Keep these IN the fridge: Leafy greens, berries, carrots, celery, cucumber, mushrooms

Think about the grocery store and how they store produce!

The 30-second rule

When you unpack groceries…

• Separate items that need refrigeration from those that don’t

• Wrap produce in paper towels before refrigerating to absorb excess moisture

• Store herbs like cilantro and fresh flowers in water

This simple habit prevents that frustrating moment when you find bad produce you bought just days ago. Less waste means more money in your pocket and fewer guilt trips to the trash can.

Try this today!

✨ Reorganize your produce using these storage guidelines! Notice how much longer everything stays fresh ✨

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