Reduce food waste
Throwing away food is throwing away money. Small habits let you use almost everything you buy.
Organise your fridge properly
A well-organised fridge helps you see what you have. Put older products at the front so you eat them first. The bottom of the fridge is the coldest — ideal for meat and fish; the crisper drawer is for vegetables. Keep a visible zone for food that needs to be eaten soon. Seeing your supplies clearly prevents the forgotten items that end up in the bin.
Understand date labels
There are two types of dates. The use-by date on fresh products like meat means don't exceed it. The best-before date only signals a possible loss of quality — many products are still fine afterwards. Trust your nose and common sense for dry goods too.
Cook with leftovers and your freezer
Leftovers aren't waste — they become tomorrow's meal or the base of a new dish. Stale bread becomes croutons, tired vegetables become soup, yesterday's rice becomes fried rice. The freezer is your ally: it pauses almost anything, from bread to cooked portions, and stops the race against expiry dates.
Apply it now
- Put older products at the front of the fridge.
- Learn the difference between the two types of date labels.
- Turn your leftovers into a new meal.
- Freeze what you won't eat in time.
- Do a quick fridge check before every shopping trip.